Mike McDonald has been involved in marching percussion since 2005. During that time, he has been involved as a marching member of such groups as Music City Mystique, Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps, and Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps. Additionally, he has been an educational staff member at Music City Mystique, The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, and Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps.  He is a practicing trial attorney in Pensacola, Florida.