Mr. McCall is originally from Cortland, New York. After graduating Cortland High School, he attended Mansfield University for 41/2 years.  He graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Music Education.  He was a percussion major who performed in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble.  He presented two solo recitals and was soloist with the orchestra performing the Concertino For Marimba by Paul Creston. He obtained a Masters in Music Education from the Crane School of Music.  Following his undergraduate work, he joined the faculty of South Lewis Central School in 1990.  Mr. McCall has taught elementary and middle level instrumental music and since 2002 has worked at the high school level.