David Wacyk

David Wacyk is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Ensembles at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He leads the UMSL Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and coordinates the 'Triton Sound' Pep Band. Previously, he held roles at Saint Martin’s University and Towson University as a conductor and educator. He earned a Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music in Conducting from the University of Maryland, and a Bachelor of Music Education from Western Michigan University.

His research and creative work focus on instrumental conducting, ensemble performance, and music education. Notable outputs include performances of works by Mozart, Bernstein, and contemporary composers, documented as digital/visual products. He also contributed to an article about UMSL's new faculty recruitment in 2022.

Wacyk maintains an active guest conducting schedule and has no listed scientific awards. His teaching and leadership emphasize community engagement through music, with no specific grants or lab affiliations detailed in the provided information.