Dr. David Vroman is the Director of Band Activities and the Chairperson for the Department of Music at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. In this capacity he conducts the Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band, and Basketball Band. He also teaches advanced instrumental conducting, brass techniques, marching band techniques, horn and supervises student teachers. During the summer months Dr. Vroman is the conductor of Peoria Municipal Band that is comprised of some of the most outstanding wind and percussion performers in Central Illinois. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Western Illinois University and a Master of Science Degree in Music Education and an Administrative Certificate from the University of Illinois. While at the U. of I. he studied conducting with Dr. Harry Begian and band arranging with James Curnow. He completed his doctoral studies in 1994 at the University of Illinois in Music Education.