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Currently the Director of Bands at Rockwood Summit High School, Jeremy Loui has an extensive background in instrumental music education. Jeremy has taught all levels of band from beginning band through collegiate ensembles. He is active as an adjudicator, teacher, and marching band drill designer. Jeremy works with The Battalion Drum and Bugle Corps and was named a 2024 Bluecoats Fellow with the Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps.
After beginning his teaching career in Illinois, Jeremy moved to Missouri where he served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Missouri State University while pursuing a Master of Music degree in Conducting. He also holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Illinois and has completed additional graduate coursework through Vandercook College of Music. |
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EDUCATION
Missouri State University, Master of Music, May 2022
LISCENSURE
Illinois Professional Educator License Since 2016
Missouri K-12 Music Instrumental Educator’s Certificate, Since 2022
EMPLOYMENT
Director of Bands, Rockwood Summit High School, Since May 2022
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Design Fellow, The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, Summer 2024
FREELANCE WORK
SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS
Bluecoats Fellow, The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, 2024
Outstanding Senior in Music Education, University of Illinois, 2015
Gary E. Smith Excellence in Leadership Award, University of Illinois Bands, 2015
Music Education Division Achievement Award, University of Illinois, 2014
Missouri State University, Master of Music, May 2022
- Wind Band Conducting Concentration
- Applied Faculty (Conducting): Dr. John Zastoupil
- Chancellor's Scholar, Campus Honors Program
- James Scholar, College of Fine and Applied Arts
- Music Education Division Achievement Award
- Outstanding Senior in Music Education Award
- Applied Faculty (Saxophone): Professor Debra Richtmeyer and Dr. J. Michael Weiss-Holmes
LISCENSURE
Illinois Professional Educator License Since 2016
Missouri K-12 Music Instrumental Educator’s Certificate, Since 2022
EMPLOYMENT
Director of Bands, Rockwood Summit High School, Since May 2022
- Conduct the Wind Ensemble and assist with Concert Band
- Wind Ensemble selected to perform at the 2025 Missouri Music Educators Association Conference
- Lead the award winning Silver Falcon Marching Band
- Collaborate with team of directors to facilitate logistics for the entire band program
- Instruct Jazz Ensemble (curricular)
- Teach beginning band classes at Rockwood South Middle School
- Worked as part of the instructional staff teaching visual concepts
- Provided on-field feedback to individuals and small groups
- Cleaned visual fundamentals, choreography, and drill
- Taught during Spring Training and while on tour
- Collaborated and communicated with judges through critique meetings
- Conducted and assisted with the Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and Concert Band
- Taught music, drill, and visual fundamentals for the Pride Marching Band
- Wrote the 2021 Pregame Show for the 300-member Pride Marching Band
- Provided administrative and logistical support for the entire Missouri State Pride Band Program
- Managed social media content across multiple platforms
- Worked with 5th-12th grade students daily
- Taught and directed all junior high music ensembles; assisted with high school concert and marching band
- Taught junior high and high school extra-curricular jazz ensembles
- Provided individual and small group instruction on woodwind instruments
- Increased participation in ILMEA district honor bands every year
- Received “Best of Day” award and Division I ratings at IESA district festivals every year
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Design Fellow, The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, Summer 2024
- Selected through competitive application, portfolio review, and interview process
- Spend one month in residency with the drum corps under the mentorship of Dean Westman
- Studied design and educational processes through observation, discussion, and collaboration
- Collaborated with the 2024 Fellowship cohort in meetings discussing design and the future of the marching arts
- Provided consultation and advice regarding show design and instruction
- Wrote marching band drill utilizing Pyware software
- Provided program coordination and production sheet design
- Clients include schools across seven different states
- Worked as part of a team to assist with instruction of the 150+ member competitive marching band
- Taught and refined musical and visual concepts
- Assisted with daily instruction of the competitive marching band, the Nixa Crimson Corps
- Provided instrument specific instruction to individuals and small groups
- Worked to clean music and visual aspects of the marching band show
- Taught middle school and high school age students
- Taught daily music sectionals, master classes, and electives
- Coordinated and assisted with large ensemble rehearsals
FREELANCE WORK
- Illinois High School Association registered music judge
- Adjudicated various music competitions
- Assisted with marching band instruction at competitive and noncompetitive programs
SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS
Bluecoats Fellow, The Bluecoats Drum and Bugle Corps, 2024
Outstanding Senior in Music Education, University of Illinois, 2015
Gary E. Smith Excellence in Leadership Award, University of Illinois Bands, 2015
Music Education Division Achievement Award, University of Illinois, 2014