About Jim Berry

Jim Berry was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia where he spent a significant amount of time immersed in music.  As a member of the Atlanta Boy Choir, he learned to love and appreciate high quality music.  During his membership with The Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps, Mr. Berry ignited his desire to teach music as a career. After graduating from Georgia Southern (Bachelor of Music Education), Florida State (Master of Music Education), and Georgia State Universities (Education Specialist), he taught band and orchestra in several Cherokee County Middle and High Schools for 30 years.  Mr. Berry has over 40 years of professional performance experience with a variety of musical ensembles. He enjoys composing and arranging music, and often performs solo, with his rock band, and with his Church Orchestra.