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Elliott Tackitt serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the University of Virginia's School of Arts and Sciences since Fall 2021. His responsibilities include directing the Cavalier Marching Band, conducting the Wind Ensemble, and overseeing artistic guidance for the band program. As an internationally active clinician and conductor, he focuses on music education and historical research related to San Marino's military band repertoire.
- Doctor of Musical Arts (Wind Conducting), University of Michigan
- Master of Music (Wind Conducting), University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Bachelor of Music (Trombone Performance & Instrumental Music Education), University of Michigan
Tackitt's expertise spans wind conducting pedagogy, military band history, and trombone performance. His recent teaching and conducting activities have extended across the United States, Germany, and Austria. He maintains active affiliations with major music education associations including the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and National Association for Music Education (NAfME).
Scientific Honors:
- Multiple honorary memberships in music fraternity chapters
Tackitt's academic leadership includes directing summer music camps for middle/high school students and teaching graduate-level rehearsal techniques courses. His career spans faculty roles at University of Michigan, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University.
