Scott Boerma is the Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Music at Western Michigan University, where he conducts the University Wind Symphony and Western Winds. Previously, he served as Associate Director of Bands at the University of Michigan and Director of the Michigan Marching Band. Before those positions, Boerma was the Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University, and he began his career teaching music in the Michigan public schools at Novi and Lamphere High Schools. He holds degrees from Michigan State University, the University of Michigan, and Western Michigan University, studying composition with renowned composers William Bolcom, Anthony Iannaconne, and Ramon Zupko.
A DCI and Madison Scouts Hall of Fame inductee, Boerma has been the Madison Scouts’ music arranger for over 25 years. A former marching member and brass staff leader, his arrangements have shaped the corps’ iconic sound. His work is performed worldwide by top drum corps, collegiate, and high school bands, and professional ensembles like the Boston Pops, Broadway’s *Blast!,* and the Detroit Chamber Winds Brass.
An accomplished composer and conductor, Boerma’s concert band works have been performed by elite ensembles such as “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, the U.S. Navy Band, and the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. He frequently guest conducts regional and all-state honor bands, including the Interlochen World youth Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble, and he continues to inspire musicians through his compositions, leadership, and mentorship.
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