Mykal McGrew is a Business Data Analyst based in the Dallas – Fort Worth area. He holds an MBA from the University of North Texas, where he studied International Business in the Master of Business Administration program. At UNT, Mykal was a member of various student organizations, including the Graduate Student Council and the Professional Leadership Program (PLP), where he served respectfully as Vice President of Administration and Finance and Associate Student Director. He also has a Bachelor's in Music Performance from Sam Houston State University, where he studied Trumpet Performance under Randy Adams.
Outside school, Mykal spent five summers performing with the Santa Clara Vanguard from 2014 to 2018, serving as the Trumpet Section Leader in 2017 and Drum Major in 2018. Mykal also worked with various programs across the Houston and DFW area, including The Woodlands High School, Keller High School, Clements High School, Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and Coppell High School, as well as various middle and intermediate schools. He has been a marching band technician, movement specialist, private lessons and masterclass instructor, and Drum Major and leadership clinician within these programs. He was also a part of the Visual Staff at the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps in 2019, the Vanguard Cadets in 2020, and the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026
In his free time, Mykal enjoys working on his car, practicing Kung Fu with his Dad, watching anime, reading manga, and spending time with his friends and family. Mykal is extremely honored and excited to join the Mandarins and is excited for what this season has to offer!