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Jason Missal is an Assistant Professor of Music and the Director of Bands at the University of Utah. His responsibilities include conducting the Wind Ensemble, leading the graduate wind conducting program, and overseeing the band program. He has previously held roles as the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and as a faculty member at Abilene Christian University, where he conducted ensembles and taught music education and applied horn.
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of Texas at Austin
- Master of Music in Conducting from the University of Colorado at Boulder
- Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Education from Oklahoma State University
Dr. Missal is a prominent figure in wind band education and performance. His research interests align with his practical work, focusing on wind conducting techniques, contemporary band repertoire, and pedagogical strategies in public school music programs. He has collaborated with notable composers such as David Maslanka and Carter Pann, and his advocacy for music education spans across multiple states where he has conducted clinics and adjudicated performances.
His professional memberships include the College Band Directors National Association, Louisiana Music Educators Association, and Texas Music Educators Association. Dr. Missal has also contributed to music literature through articles in The Instrumentalist and School Band & Orchestra magazines, and his recording credits include production work with the University of Texas Wind Ensemble and University of Colorado Wind Symphony.
