Naji abubukker - assistant percussion director

Mr. Naji Abubukker (Mr. A) received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from the University of North Texas, with a concentration in percussion. While there, he participated in a variety of ensembles and musical opportunities. Notably, the UNT Wind Symphony under Professor Corporon and various percussion ensembles under the likes of Mark Ford and Paul Rennick. He also participated in several world percussion groups and studied jazz with Stockton Helbing and Ed Smith.

On the marching field, Mr. A participated with the UNT Green Brigade and in DCI as a member of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps snareline. These experiences fostered a sense of musical excellence that he utilizes in his current teaching. Mr. A is eager to contribute to the McKinney North Band cluster and share his passion for teaching music with the cluster’s talented students and staff.