Michael Huestis is currently in his 7th year of teaching at American Fork Junior & Senior High Schools. Michael's duties include directing the 4 percussion ensembles, the steel drum band, the World Percussion Ensemble, assistant director of the marching band, composing and arranging for marching percussion, as well as the curriculum design for all percussion students in the American Fork Band Programs.

The American Fork Percussion Ensemble and Drumline performed at the Bands of America National Percussion Festival, Bands of American Grand National Champioships, President Bush's inaugural parade in Washington D.C. in 2005. and The 2007 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

Michael's drum corps career includes the Velvet Knights, Freelancers and Blue Devils. His Bachelor of Music Degree was earned from the University of North Texas where he performed with the U.N.T. drum line, Steel Band, the Brazilian Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble. Michael earned a Masters in Percussion Performance from B.Y.U. serving as a graduate assistant for the Cougar Drumline and Latin-Jazz Ensemble. Michael has studied with David Glyde, Shawn Glyde, Paul Rennick, Ron Fink, Dr. Jon Kellis, Dr. Ronald Brough and Dr. Robert Scheitroma.

In addition to his numerous arranging and recording credits, Mr. Huestis works for Blue Devil Entertainment as the coordinator and musical director for the "Jazz Beat", performing at home games for the Utah Jazz. Mr. Huestis is a composer and arranger with compositions published by Key Poulan Publications, JKS Music and Scott Johnson Drums. Michael is also the author of the classroom text "Developing the Percussionist-Musician".

Mr. Huestis' professional affiliations include, Utah Music Educators Association, Music Educators National Conference, and the Percussive Arts Society. Michael is a Dynasty, Vic Firth and Evans clinician and served as the Utah Chapter President of Percussive Arts Society from 2004-2007.