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.
 
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.
EDUCATION
Missouri State University, Master of Music, May 2022
  • Wind Band Conducting Concentration
  • Applied Faculty (Conducting): Dr. John Zastoupil
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Music Education, May 2016
  • 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
  • Lead the 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
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Missouri State University, 2020-2022
  • 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
Band Director, Paxton Buckley Loda CUSD, Illinois, 2016-2020
  • 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
​Marching Band Show Designer, Multiple Schools, Since 2013
  • Provided consultation and advice regarding show design and instruction
  • Wrote marching band drill utilizing Pyware software
  • Clients include schools across seven different states
Marching Band Instructor, Normal Community West High School, Illinois, 2015-2021
  • Worked as part of a team to assist with instruction of the 150+ member competitive marching band
  • Taught and refined musical and visual concepts
Marching Band Woodwind Instructor, Nixa High School, Missouri, 2021 Season
  • 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
Instructional Faculty, Illinois Summer Youth Music, University of Illinois, 2016-2019
  • 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
​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