Jay Bocook
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Jay Bocook is a professional composer and arranger, and also the Director of Athletic Bands at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. He was born in Clearwater, Florida and received a Bachelor of Music degree from Furman University, and went on to receive a Master of Music degree from Northeast Louisiana University.
Mr. Bocook began his composing and arranging career in graduate school, and began to write for Jenson publications while serving as the band director at a small high school in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. He served as the Director of Bands at Furman University from 1982 until 1989, where he continued his rise to fame as an arranger. His arrangements were featured at the 1984 Olympic Games. He writes for a wide range of ensembles, from elementary bands to the United States Marine Band.
In addition to serving as Furman's Director of Athletic Bands, Mr. Bocook works as a staff composer/arranger for Hal Leonard. He is also the chief arranger for nine-time world champion Drum and Bugle Corps, the Cadets. He also composes music exclusively for a select group of high schools. Namely the Lassiter HS Marching Band, of Marietta, a two-time BOA Grand National Champion. As well as the Bridgewater-Raritan HS Marching Band of Bridgewater, NJ, a past BOA Regional Champion and a finalist consitantly. Mr. Bocook is also a regular arranger for the Wando High School Marching Band of Mount Pleasant, SC, Dartmouth High School Marching Band of Dartmouth MA, and the James F. Byrnes Rebel Regiment Marching Band of Duncan, SC. Mr. Bocook also conducts and composes for the Carolina Pops Orchestra. [1].
