David W. Montgomery, DMA

Dr. David Montgomery is Associate Professor of Instrumental Music Education at Baylor University where he joined the faculty in 2018. He teaches courses in band music education and observes student teachers. Prior to his appointment at Baylor, Dr. Montgomery was Associate Director of Bands at Western Michigan University, and taught in the North Carolina public schools. Dr. Montgomery is an accomplished teacher and was recognized as a finalist for the prestigious “University Distinguished Teaching Award,” and was recipient of the “Dean’s Teaching Award” at WMU. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Montgomery frequently serves as an adjudicator and clinician. He is published in The Instrumentalist and The Journal of Band Research as well as given numerous presentations at music conferences across Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Kansas and North Carolina, including the College Band Directors National Association. Additionally, he served as State Chairperson of the Michigan chapter of the National Band Association. Dr. Montgomery holds degrees from the University of South Carolina (DMA), Kansas State University (MM) and the University of North Carolina–Greensboro (BME).