Dr. James W. McRoy
Curriculum Vitae
C.W. Post Campus
Long Island University
Brookville, New York 11548
516.299.2945 (o)
516.299.2884 (fax)
E-mail: james.mcroy@liu.edu
Education
- Doctor of Arts, 2003
- Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Major: Instrumental Conducting
GPA: 4.0, Graduated with Honors
- Master of Science, 1991
- Aaron Copland School of Music
Queens College / CUNY
Flushing, NY 11367
Major: Music Education
- Bachelor of Arts, 1986
- Aaron Copland School of Music
Queens College/CUNY
Flushing, NY 11367
Major: Music Education
Professional Experiences
| 1998 – Present | Professor of Music Director of Bands Long Island University |
| 1996 – 1998 | Graduate Assistant Acting Associate Director of Bands Ball State University |
| 1986 – 1996 | Director of Bands Coordinator of Secondary Music (1990 – 1996) Hicksville High School |
| 1981 – Present | Private Trumpet and Conducting Studio, and Freelance Musician |
Qualifications, Responsibilities, and Accomplishments
Professor of Music/Director of Bands
Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus, Brookville, New York
- Direct all aspects of the University Band Program, including conducting Symphonic Band (85 players), Wind Ensemble (20-35 players), and Pep Band (40 players)
- Teach graduate and undergraduate Conducting courses and lessons
- Coordinate the university’s entire Conducting program
- Teach various required and elective Instrumental Music Education courses, including Instrumental Methods, Band Literature, and Marching Band Techniques
- Coordinate all aspects of University Brass Area, including recruiting, scheduling and staffing
- Oversee ongoing recording project of university band ensembles (10 published CDs to date)
- Coordinate and Conduct University Band Performance Tours, both regional and national
- Coordinate and Conduct on-campus Bi-Annual Band Festival, including honor band, composer-in-residence, new commissions, and guest soloists
- Administrate Music Scholarship Budget of $300,000 as Chair of the Music Scholarship Committee
- Administrate Band Area Budget and Assist Department Chair in organization and management of departmental budget
- Oversee and Mentor two full-time graduate assistants in the band area
- Demonstrate leadership in music education through active involvement in regional and national events, including guest conducting, educational clinics, adjudication, and university recruiting
- Coordinate Departmental Curriculum and Schedules, including application for re-certification of current degrees and design and application of new degrees
- Served as Chair to four full-time position search committees and five adjunct position search committees
- Served as Summer Department of Music Chair with full administrative responsibilities (2001)
Graduate Assistant/Acting Associate Director of Bands
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
- Directed Symphony Band (75 players - second of three bands on campus)
- Instructed Beginning and Intermediate Conducting Courses
- Assistant Conductor for Wind Ensemble (60 players - first of three bands)
- Assisted Director of Bands in all aspects of Marching Band Program, including design and instruction of field shows for the University’s 300-piece marching band
- Assisted Music Education Professors in class instruction when needed including Instrumental Methods and Wind Band Literature
Director of Bands / Secondary Music Coordinator
Hicksville High School, Hicksville, New York
- Directed and was responsible for all aspects of the high school band program, including conducting the following groups: Wind Ensemble (45 players), Symphonic Band (110), Marching Band (130), Jazz Ensemble (20), Pit Orchestra (30), Studio Orchestra (40), Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet
- Developed a competitive marching band program over six years which grew from 23 to 135 members and culminated in two Long Island Championships, and one North Eastern Regional Championship
- Formulated and administered secondary music budget
- Evaluated staff 6-12
- Supervised and maintained inventory of 2000 musical instruments
- Advised and counseled secondary music teachers with all aspects of their educational programs
- Established yearly calendars for all secondary music activities
- Served on interviewing committees for all secondary music positions and appropriate district administrative positions
- Performed periodically with the Symphonic Band at New York State Major Organization Adjudication Festivals; awarded "A/Gold" rating each time
- Commissioned new arrangements each year
- Organized and ran tours with high school performing groups (up to 212 students) to Canada and Florida
- Chaired department curriculum development committees
Awards, Honors, Presentations, and Publications
- Guest Conductor, Hampton Music Educators Association Festival, Hampton Bays, NY, Spring 2005
- Workshop Clinician, Balanced Mind Arts Curriculum Conference, Long Island, NY, Fall 2004
- Received tenure and promotion to Professor of Music, Spring 2004
- Workshop Clinician, New York State Band Directors Association, Spring 2004, 2005
- Featured Guest Conductor for Windfest band festival, Cross River, NY, Spring 2004
- Recorded and produced ten compact discs of university ensembles as part of ongoing recording project (1999-present)
- Nominated for C.W. Post/Long Island University Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2003 and 2004
- Guest Conductor, Suffolk County Music Educators Association Division III Concert Band, March 2002
- President, New York State Band Directors Association, June 2005-present
- 1st Vice-President, New York State Band Directors Association, June 2003-present
- 2nd Vice-President, New York State Band Directors Association, 2000-2003, Zone Rep., 1995-1996, 1999
- New York State Chair, National Band Association, 2004-present
- New York State Chair, College Band Directors National Association, 2005-present
- Resident Wind Band Conductor, Eastern U.S. Music Camp, Colgate University, 2000-present
- Dissertation: An Analysis of Three Works for Band by David R. Gillingham: Heroes, Lost and Fallen; Apocalyptic Dreams; and Cantus Laetus, May 2003 (nominated for university and national awards)
- Lecture Recital: A Study and Comparison of Arnold Schoenberg’s Theme and Variations Opus 43A and 43B, Ball State University, March 1999
- Presented Research at Indiana Music Educators Association State Conference Research Session, March 1998
- Served as Nassau All County/Area All-State Band Chairman, 1995-96, 1994-95, 1992-93
- Served as Nassau All County Division III Band Chairman, 1993-94
- Served as Nassau All County Junior High School Jazz Chairman, 1991-92
- Selected as Hicksville's Founders Day Teacher of the Year 1992
- Served as Province 6 Representative (Executive Council) NYSMEA
- Inducted as a member Pi Kappa Lambda, Honor Society in Music
- Inducted as a member Kappa Delta Pi, Honor Society in Education
Current Professional Memberships
Music Educators National Conference
New York State School Music Association
New York State Band Directors Association
Nassau County Music Educators Association
Suffolk County Music Educators Association
National Band Association
College Band Directors National Association
College Music Society
Pi Kappa Lambda
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
