Dennis holds a B. A. in Music Education from Eastern Illinois University. He is currently the Director of Bands for Rochester Schools in Rochester, Illinois. He has performed with the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band of Bloomington Il, the Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Illinois Heartland Brass Band, and the Central Illinois Brass Band, and is a frequent trumpet soloist across central Illinois.

In addition to his role as Solo E Flat Cornetist, Dennis serves as Assistant Director of the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band. First Sergeant Jones performs on a Circa 1862 Geissinger Eb Cornet from Philadelphia, PA.