Jerry W. Hoover

Details

Education

• MA, University of Missouri, Music Education
• BA, Drury University, Music Education

Teaching

• MUS 174 Jazz Band
• MUS 175 Marching Band
• MUS 274 Jazz Band
• MUS 275 Marching Band
• MUS 374 Jazz Band
• MUS 375 Marching Band
• MUS 474 Jazz Band
• MUS 475 Marching Band
• MUS 506 Band Administration and Materials
• MUS 674 Jazz Band. Studio Band, Stage Band
• MUS 675 Marching Band

Research and professional interests

Jerry Hoover is the Director of Bands at Missouri State University, where he supervises a student offering of eighteen bands. He personally directs the Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, Varsity Band, several entertainment ensembles, and the 320-member Pride Marching Band. After twenty years in the public schools (Cabool, Lebanon, and Jefferson City) where he developed award-winning concert, marching, and jazz bands, he accepted the band position at New Mexico State University where he remained for seven years. He has been in his present position at Missouri State since 1985. Mr. Hoover has been the subject of many honors throughout his tenure in the public schools and university setting.  As a public school educator, Hoover was recently awarded the Lebanon Community Achievement Award and inducted into Lebanon's Wall of Fame. The National Bandmasters Association awarded him with a "Citation of Excellence"  and President Ronald Reagan sent him a personal Letter of Commendation for his work with bands.  His work with the bands connected with the Lions Clubs International found him being named a Melvin Jones Fellow, the Lions Clubs' highest "international" award.  At New Mexico State University, Hoover was recognized by New Mexico Governor Toney Anaya, declaring a statewide "Jerry Hoover Day" for his work with bands. Mr. Hoover is past president of the Missouri Chapter of Phi Beta Mu and is the Music Director of the London-based "Youth Music of the World," overseeing New Year's Day parades in London and Paris, and the "Easter in Maastricht" Music Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was recently inducted into the Missouri Music Educator's "HALL OF FAME", for his distinguished service in music education.  In October, 2005, Missouri State University honored Mr. Hoover, and declared a "Jerry Hoover Day" in recognition of his achievements with the University Band program and his contributions to the community and band programs throughout the state.

Awards and honors

• MSU JAZZ BAND selected to perform at state music convention, University Bands, January 29, 2010
• Greg Onstot Outstanding Achievement Award, MSU Foundation, October 30, 2009
• Hall of Fame Member, Missouri Bandmasters Association, June 24, 2009
• MSU SYMPHONIC BAND selected to perform, Missouri Music Educators Association, January 30, 2009
• Honor Band in Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, California, 2008
• "Podium Award”, New Mexico State University, 2007
• Honor Band for the London New Year’s Day Parade, London, England, 2006
• Inducted, Lebanon Wall of Fame, 2006
• MSU Jazz Band Selected to Perform, Midwest International Band And Orchestra Clinic, Chicago, Il..., 2005
• SMSU Jazz Band Selected to Perform, Missouri Music Educator’s Association, 2005
• "Silver Baton”, Kappa Kappa Psi Music Fraternity, 2005
• SMSU Pride Marching Band Selected to Perform, Bands Of America Regional, St. Louis, 2004
• Inducted into Missouri Music Educator’s Association Hall Of ...
  2003
• SMSU Jazz Band Selected to Perform, Missouri Music Educator’s Association, 2002
• SSMSU Pride Marching Band selected to Perform, WGI Friendship Cup Marching Contest, Kansas City, 2002
• SMSU Pride Band Selected to Perform, MACY*S Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York, 2001
• Brass & Sass Selected to Perform, Castellon de la Plana Festival, Spain, 2000
• SMSU Pride Marching Band Selected to Perform, Bands Of America Championships in Indianapolis, 2000