Ocie S. Banks is a proud alumnus and product of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) where he serves as the Director of Choirs & Voice at Thomas G. Pullen K-8 Creative & Performing Arts School. He serves as an Assistant Director for the PGCPS Middle School Honors Chorus and the lead curriculum writer for middle school chorus, middle school general music, and the creative arts specialty voice programs. Choirs under his direction receive superior ratings.

He received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education (BME) from George Mason University. He recently received his Master of Music and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Choral Conducting from Messiah University.

Ocie is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) and the National Association for Music Education. Ocie serves as the President the Maryland/DC Chapter of ACDA, Member-At-Large for of the Maryland Choral Educators Association (MCEA), and the Eastern Representative on the NAfME Council for Choral Education.

He is an active choral and vocal clinician and guest conductor. Banks is the CEO of OSB Music, LLC where he provides private voice lessons, music theory training, vocal health workshops, worship leader training, and more. Ocie is a passionate advocate for choral music at all levels and endeavors to always promote choral excellence in all that he does.

To learn more about Ocie, visit www.ociesbanks.com.