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Dr. James McRoy is Professor of Music, Director of Wind Studies, and Chair of the Department of Music at Long Island University (LIU Post), School of Performing Arts. He leads the Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony, teaches undergraduate and graduate conducting, and oversees instrumental music education programs.
- Doctor of Arts in Instrumental Conducting, Ball State University (2003)
- Master of Science in Music Education, Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, CUNY (1991)
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College, CUNY (1986)
Dr. McRoy’s research and professional focus lies in instrumental conducting, wind band performance, and music education. He has published analytical studies on David R. Gillingham and Arnold Schoenberg, and has edited the Band Stand newsletter for the New York State Band Directors Association. His work emphasizes pedagogy, repertoire development, and curriculum innovation in band education.
His scholarly publications and lecture recitals reflect a deep engagement with 20th-century wind band literature and twelve-tone composition. The articles show a consistent focus on structural analysis, interpretive conducting, and educational applications of advanced repertoire.
- 2012 David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching, Long Island University
- 2009 New York State Band Directors Association Outstanding Band Director Award
- Nominated for David Newton Award (2003, 2004)
- Hicksville's Founders Day Teacher of the Year (1992)
Dr. McRoy has advised and mentored numerous student ensembles, though specific graduate advisees are not listed. He has led significant grant-supported initiatives including international tours, recording projects (25+ CDs), commissioning of seven original wind works, and regional band festivals. He has served as staff conductor for the LIU Performing Arts Academy Summer Concert Band and directed ensembles at national conferences and Carnegie Hall.
He leads the Wind Band Program at LIU Post, directing the Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony. He has coordinated national and international events such as the United States-Singaporean Music Education Summit and the InterAsia Conducting Symposium. His leadership extends to professional development through clinics, adjudications, and residencies across the U.S. and abroad.
