05/07/2026
Welcome, Jake Hiley! Jake will begin his DMA in Wind Band Conducting in the fall of 2026.
Jake obtained his Master of Music Education at Auburn University, serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Auburn University Bands. Jake began his teaching career in Fulton, Missouri where he was the Assistant Director at Fulton Public Schools. He taught high school concert band, jazz band, marching band, and middle school band. While teaching in Missouri, Jake worked for various summer camps such as Compass Music Camp, College for Kids, and assisted the Bellevue East Marching Band in Nebraska.
Jake graduated with a Bachelors in Music Education from the University of Missouri. While at Mizzou, he participated in the Marching Mizzou where he was the baritone section leader for two years and drum major for one. Jake was also involved in the Mini Mizzou Basketball Pep Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, the Tuba/Euphonium studio, Phi Mu Alpha, and the New Student Programs Office.
We are excited to have Jake on our team!