Mark is the founder of Elegant Ensembles. He works with a number of fine musicians in the area to perform great music in a professional manner. He has over fifteen years of experience coordinating music for weddings and special events and is very willing to work with his clients to find the right balance of music styles and selections for their special day. When you book Elegant Ensembles, you will be working directly with Mark for all aspects of your music needs throughout the entire planning process.

A native of Winston-Salem, Mark graduated from Appalachian State University. He earned a bachelor's degree in Music with a minor in business administration and a master's degree in Industrial Technology and Computer Information Systems. Even during his college years, Mark found the practice or organizing music events to be appealing.

Mark is currently the Academic Technology Coordinator at Forsyth Country Day School. He also teaches technology classes in the Upper School and serves as a systems analyst supporting technology needs at the campus. During his free time, he also enjoys teaching violin and viola in the after school music program at FCDS.