Rylan Marcum

Biography

Rylan Marcum is a year twelve percussionist, and the Tri-M Historian for the 2021-2022 academic year. Joining the West Hall Marching and concert band his tenth year; he started with a well-rounded percussion ensemble and moved to his high school’s symphonic band for his twelfth year. He also participated in Visual Arts I his tenth year, and Photography I his eleventh.

Throughout his twelfth year, Rylan participates in the North Georgia Percussion Ensemble where he plays with percussionists from West Hall High School and other local schools. He also plays snare for the West Hall Spartan Sound, going to numerous games and service opportunities, including basketball, soccer, and baseball.

Rylan maintained a 3.7 GPA for 4 years and consistently held an entry level job. He will attend the University of North Georgia for a degree in Mathematics. He plans on continuing his percussive and musical education alongside attaining a degree; he hopes to eventually join a percussion ensemble outside of academic circles.