Mark Gurnow, Director of Bands     

Mark Gurnow is in his fifteenth year at Allatoona High School and is currently the Director of Bands. Mark began his musical studies as a result of his high school band directors Alfred Watkins and Sue Samuels who saw potential and nurtured his musical growth. Since Mr. Gurnow’s opening of Allatoona in 2008, the band program has achieved numerous awards, honors, and recognitions. The Allatoona Band Program has performed at events locally, regionally , and nationally.

Mr. Gurnow is a graduate of the University of Alabama where he studied under Dan Drill and Dr. Harry Price. Mark Gurnow is an active clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator throughout the country. Mr. Gurnow’s family includes two wonderful daughters Riley and Keelie and wife Jessica.

Jonah Ewing, Assistant Director     

Mr. Jonah Ewing is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from William Mason High School, studied at the University of North Texas, and then obtained both a Bachelor of Music in Education and a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

As an educator, Mr. Ewing has worked with a number of band programs in Ohio and Texas. He is a staff member of Music City Drum and Bugle Corps and a former staff member of Matrix Percussion. He has also toured the country as a performer with the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps.

Mr. Ewing is thrilled for the opportunity to work with the students and faculty of Allatoona High School. He hopes to make a lasting impact on the band program and give the students the support they need to grow into exceptional musicians and people.