James Conroy

I am a graduate from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music with a Bachelor of Music Education. My main instrument is flute, which I have been playing for fifteen years. I am also knowledgeable in various instruments and instruction techniques including but not limited to brass, woodwind, percussion, keyboard, and string. Most of my childhood was spent living in Manila, Philippines where I learned to play classical guitar as well as violin. 

As a musician, I currently have a total of fifteen years of musical experience. This includes four years on flute and piccolo from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, California as part of the Notre Dame Irish Knight Band and four years at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Two years are from my beginning years learning flute at St. Genevieve Elementary School in Panorama City, California. I was also part of various ensemble positions such as the Diamond Youth Symphony Orchestra in Diamond Bar, California, Indiana University Concert Band, and Indiana University Marching Hundred. I previously worked at Notre Dame High School as a marching band instructor, where I handled a wide variety of administrative and musical responsibilities. I taught new and returning members music and marching techniques. I also assisted as a flute clinician, halftime drill instructor, and parade marching instructor for band reviews. When needed, I lead both musical and marching rehearsals. 

Currently, I am the PK-8th grade Our Lady of Lourdes General Music and Band Director in Indianapolis, Indiana. For this position, I manage, rehearse, and perform with every grade level. I also coordinate and sing at Catholic school mass with 1st through 8th grades. I have excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills that I have learned through my assortment of volunteer experience and teaching opportunities in both California and Indiana. I am also the part-time band director at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Indianapolis, Indiana. Here I also manage, rehearse, and perform with the beginner band and advanced band middle school students. From my experience at Indiana University, I acquired the necessary knowledge of jazz, classical music, music theory, choral theory, and instrumental techniques to contribute to any musical ensemble.

I am currently the band director and general music teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes in Indianapolis, Indiana and the band director at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Indiana University Bloomington - Bachelor of Music Education

Notre Dame High School - High School Diploma