Derek Stoughton

Derek Stoughton is currently pursuing the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in wind conducting at the University of Colorado Boulder. Prior to this, he served as interim director of bands and director of athletic bands at Southeastern Louisiana University. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Spirit of the Southland Marching Band, including writing drill and creating unique arrangements for the ensemble. Stoughton was also the conductor of both the Wind Symphony and Symphonic band, director of the Basketball Pep Band, and taught courses in Music Education. He also observed student teachers during their residencies in the public schools.