Eric Willie is currently the Director of Percussion Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where he is responsible for teaching applied percussion, percussion techniques, serving as Assistant Director of the Marching Band, and conducting the percussion ensemble. He completed his Masters Degree with James Campbell at the University of Kentucky and his undergraduate degree with David Steinquest at Austin Peay State University. He has also studied with Michael Burritt, Jerry Steinholtz, and Jason Tiemann. He has been on staff for the Bands of America Summer Symposium, Yamaha Sounds of Summer, the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps.