Sonic Boom of the South
Jackson State Univerity Marching Band

Owen Rockwell

Owen Rockwell, Assistant Band Director

Owen Rockwell began his career at Jackson State University as assistant band director.  Owen Rockwell holds a Bachelor of Music degree and Master of Music degree in percussion performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  At the University of Illinois, he studied percussion under William Moersch and Thomas Siwe.  He did additional studies at the Aspen Music School and Festival-Aspen, Colorado, where he studied under Thomas Stubbs and Douglas Howard.  Rockwell has extensive experience as a professional musician, performing all types of music; classical, shows, and pop.

Jackson State University Band's Official website managed by the JSU band staff, Dr. Lewis Liddell, Sr., Director Of Bands.
The Jackson State University Marching Band, "The Sonic Boom of the South" is an ensemble of the Department of Music. Dr. Jimmie James, Jr., Chair.