Tavius Cooper currently resides in Atlanta, GA. He began his marching career at Berkmar High School in Lilburn, Ga. After high school, he went on to march with Spirit, Carolina Crown Drum Corps, Phantom Regiment and JSU Center Stage winter guards.

Tavius is the founder and director of Aureus Independent Open Color Guard out of Atlanta. He currently teaches at West Forsyth High school, University of Georgia, and Georgia State University. Other groups that he has worked with include Blue Stars, Boston Crusaders, and Corona. Tavius’ services also include being a clinician in the Arizona color guard circuit.