A native of Kansas, Hunter studied music at Emporia State University where he obtained a bachelor's degree. In his time there, he performed with their symphony orchestra, jazz ensembles, marching bands and wind ensembles on both trombone and euphonium. In those ensembles, Hunter held principal positions, was a section leader as well as drum major.
Outside of college, Hunter was a member of the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps, where he was contracted for their 2020 season and marched euphonium in their 2021 season.
When he aged-out. Hunter was also a member of the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching band for four years as both a student and an instructor.
Hunter plans to pursue his masters in music performance at UMKC this upcoming school year.