Birthplace: Chicago, IL, USA Profession: Music Composer Company: Alfred Publishing, Co. Education: - Alumni: Eastern Washington University - Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Education, Master of Education "Mark was one of the premier composers for school bands and orchestras. Co-author of the Accent on Achievement Band Method, he had over 200 published works to his credit. As a clinician and guest conductor, he traveled to 34 states, 5 Canadian provinces, and Australia. Mark was born in Chicago and grew up in Spokane, Washington. He held the Bachelor of Arts in Education and Master of Education degrees from Eastern Washington University. He taught music in the state of Washington for many years, specializing in elementary band. Renowned for his compositions for band and orchestra, Mr. Williams earned numerous awards including the Western International Band Clinic's Gralia Competition and several ASCAP Special Awards." ([1](https://artsedresearch.typepad.com/blog/2008/03/a-tribute-mark-williams-band-geek.html))