Mark Provost, Band Director at Oconee County High School,    received his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Georgia and his Masters Degree in Music at Georgia State University. Before coming to Oconee, Mr. Provost taught at Tattnall Square Academy and Griffin High School. He enjoys spending time with his family, his pets and watching the Georgia Bulldogs. He and his wife, Laura, have one son, Andrew, and two daughters, Katie Grace and Abigail. He has three dogs, two horses, and two cats. In his spare time, he likes to watch Georgia Football, ride his horses, play golf, and travel.

 

OCHS Symphonic Performance at GMEA

In 2007 the OCHS Symphonic Band was honored with an invitation to perform for the Georgia Music Educators Association's annual convention in Savannah, GA. This was a tremendous honor for the band as only three bands from the state of Georgia were selected to perform!

 

 

Citation of Excellence

Mr. Provost was presented the National Band Association's Citatin of Excellence during the OCHS Symphonic Band's performance at UGA in January 2003.

The National Band Association is the largest professional organization for bands in the world. Its singular purpose is "to promote the musical and educational signficance of bands." The Citation of Excellence is awarded to directors "for outstanding contribution to bands and band music through professional leadership and record of service." Recipients are recommended by a member of the National Band Association and then approved first by the state chair, the national awards chairperson and then the president before the award is presented.

Redcoat for a Day

Mark Provost, a 1991 graduate of UGA and a former Redcoat, was invited to guest-conduct the Redcoats on the National Anthem for the UGA-UT game on October 9, 2004. His comment about the experience was: "It was a tremendous honor to be invited and was thrilling to direct the Redcoats in front of 90,000 spectators."

 

Contact: mprovost@oconee.k12.ga.us