Malcolm Jones

Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Athletic Bands, Assistant Director of Wind Bands

Dr. Malcolm Jones became Visiting Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Athletic Bands/Assistant Director of Wind Bands at the University of Connecticut in July 2025. His role includes leading over 300 students involved in the comprehensive UConn Athletic Bands program.

Prior to UConn Dr. Malcolm Jones was the Director of Bands/Professional Lecturer of Music at Marist University from 2022-2025. Overseeing all aspects of the band program at Marist, which included directing the Wind Symphony, the Symphonic Band, the Marching Band, and the Pep Band. Dr. Malcolm Jones was the Director of Bands at Casteel High School in Queen Creek, AZ from 2020-2022. Dr. Jones served as the Interim Director of Bands at Malone University (OH) and an Adjunct Professor at Kent State University in 2017. He has also served as the Director of Bands in the Maple Heights City School District (OH), teaching grades 5-12 from 2013-2015.

Dr. Jones is a regionally and nationally sought-after adjudicator, clinician, and presenter. Dr. Jones has had frequent guest conducting appearances at honor bands, public schools, and other college/university campuses.

Dr. Malcolm Jones holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Band Conducting from Arizona State University, studying with Prof. Gary Hill, Dr. Jason Caslor, and Prof. James Hudson. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Akron and a Master of Music in Wind Band Conducting from Kent State University.

Dr. Jones is a member of the College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Education, Connecticut Music Educators Association, and World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles. Dr. Jones is also an honorary member of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity.

DMA, Wind Band Conducting, Arizona State University, 2020

MM, Wind Band Conducting, Kent State University, 2017

BM, Music Education – Instrumental Band, University of Akron 2012