Erik Crook
Co-Executive Director / Visual Director

Erik, "the old guy", grew up in North Augusta, SC and graduated from the University of South Carolina. He currently lives in Columbia, SC. During his performance days, he played tenors for the Spirit Drum and Bugle Corps and USC WAD Squad. He thanks Tim Church, Mark Thurston, Clint Gillespie, Chris Lee, and Jack Mansager for their knowledge and influences. Erik has worked with many award-winning high school band programs and has taught at all levels from college to drum corps. He currently teaches percussion nowhere...lol. He is starting his third year with Palmetto Percussion as the Executive Director and Visual Director. Erik is a Vic Firth Education Artist. Apart from his medical work and drumming, he enjoys all sports, and is in training to regain his status as Master Dodgeballer.