Faculty and Staff
John Zastoupil, Associate Director of Bands
Department of Music & Dance
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4143
jzastoup@emich.edu
John Zastoupil serves as Interim Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Marching Band at Eastern Michigan University. His responsibilities also include conducting the Symphonic Band and teaching undergraduate conducting courses.
Prior to his appointment at Eastern Michigan, Prof. Zastoupil completed a Masters of Music in Wind Conducting from the University of Michigan. While attending Michigan, Prof. Zastoupil served as Associate Conductor of the Campus Bands, guest conductor of the Michigan Symphony and Concert Bands, and staff assistant to the Michigan Marching Band. Before Michigan, he completed a Bachelor’s in Music Education from Baylor University in Waco, TX. At Baylor, he guest conducted the Baylor Wind Ensemble, conducted a concert with the Chamber Winds, and performed in nearly all ensembles at Baylor and professional ensembles in the central Texas area.
From April 2006-May 2007, Prof. Zastoupil held the position as Music Director of the Michigan Pops Orchestra. With Pops, he was responsible for the production, presentation, and programming of a 100-piece full orchestra and 30-member choir along with being the principal arranger of the orchestra.
Prof. Zastoupil has served as a guest clinician in the states of Michigan and Texas. His professional affiliations include the College Music Society, College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National Conference, Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, and Texas Music Educators Association.
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