Jon Woods

Director of OSU Marching Band

Area: Music Education
Jon Woods

Jon Woods is the director of The Ohio State University Marching Band, the University Repertory band, and professor of music education. Woods has served as a clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor for both concert and marching bands throughout the nation. He has also distinguished himself as an outstanding college teacher in the field of instrumental music education. His degrees were earned at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University, and University of Michigan. Prior to college teaching, Woods taught for 14 years at the high school level. During this time his concert bands, marching bands, and jazz ensembles received numerous awards for their performing excellence. He is a co-author of The Marching Band Program: Principles and Practices.

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