Scott McCormick

Scott McCormick was born with some “green blood” in his veins: his father Larry McCormick is a former Cavaliers percussion instructor, designer, and DCI Hall of Fame recipient. Scott marched with The Cavaliers in 1976. He continued his music career through high school and college career at Elmhurst (IL) College and Northern Illinois University, taking the leadership role of Bands of America in 1984. He served as the organization’s President and CEO for 26 years from 1984-2010, during which time the organization grew exponentially, both in participation and financial support. Credentials include being inducted to the Music For All / Bands of America Hall of Fame in 2010, Lowell Mason Fellow, National Association for Music Education in 2010, Citation of Excellence, National Band Association in 2010, and winning the Outstanding Contributor Award by the Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity in 2008.   

Mr. McCormick started the National Association of Music Parents, focusing his efforts on helping music parents understand their role in music education advocacy and supporting their children and programs. Since 2017 he has served as the Senior Educational Consultant for J.W. Pepper & Son, the worlds largest sheet music distributor. 

Scott resides in Fishers, Indiana with his wife Kris and daughter Shaelin, and enjoys snow skiing, traveling, and helping instruct the Fishers HS Marching Band program.