Troy S. Hall

Troy S. Hall serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Philosophy Department of the University of Missouri's College of Arts and Science, concurrently holding the Director of Undergraduate Studies position and affiliations with the Honors College and School of Music for jazz/drumset instruction. His multidisciplinary career bridges academic philosophy and professional music performance.

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Missouri
• M.M. in Jazz Performance Studies from the University of New Orleans
• B.A. from the University of North Texas

Research focuses on Applied Ethics—spanning Environmental Ethics and Medical Ethics—paired with Continental Philosophy and Aesthetics emphasizing music philosophy. His parallel scholarly work in Jazz Education and Percussion Performance is evidenced by roles on the Percussive Arts Society Scholarly Research Committee and editorial board of the Journal of Jazz Education in Research and Practice.

Recognition includes multiple teaching awards from the College of Arts and Science and Honors College.

Dr. Hall actively performs as house drummer at Murry's Jazz Club with the Tom Andes Trio, judges internationally for Drum Corps International, and endorses Zildjian Cymbals and Vic Firth products, reflecting his integrated academic-artistic identity.