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Jim Yakas holds a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of North Texas and a master's degree in percussion performance and pedagogy from Northern Illinois University. After finishing his graduate work, Yakas served a one-year appointment at the University of Central Florida as director of percussion studies. After being a member, he served on staff with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps from 1999-2002, then becoming percussion director in 2003. Yakas is also an active teacher/performer on steel drums, having traveled to Trinidad and Korea as a member of the Northern Illinois Steel Band. Currently he serves as adjunct professor of percussion studies and marching percussion director at the University of Texas at Arlington.