Derek Stoughton

From Wind Repertory Project
Derek Stoughton

Biography

Derek Stoughton (b. 1982) is an American composer and student.

Mr. Stoughton holds a Master of Music degree in wind Conducting from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in music education and music studies from the University of Texas at Austin. His current conducting teacher is Dr. Donald McKinney, and his other primary conducting teachers were Dr. Joseph Missal and Dr. Robert Carnochan. Mr. Stoughton has also attended conducting workshops with Prof. Jerry Junkin, Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Prof. Steve Davis, Dr. Mallory Thompson, Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner, Dr. Tom Caneva, and Prof. H. Robert Reynolds.

Stoughton is currently [2021] 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. Mr. Stoughton was also the conductor of both the wind symphony and symphonic band, director of the basketball pep band, as well as taught courses in music education. He also observed student teachers during their residencies in public schools.

Prior to his appointment at Southeastern, Mr. Stoughton taught in the public schools of McKinney, Pflugerville, and Austin, Texas. Ensembles under his direction were consistent sweepstakes award winners at UIL contests and other festivals across the state of Texas. Mr. Stoughton has also taught and coordinated percussion at both the middle and high school level, and his students have reached the area level of the Texas All-State audition process.

Mr. Stoughton holds a Master of Music degree in wind Conducting from Oklahoma State University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in music education and music studies from the university of texas at Austin. His current conducting teacher is Dr. Donald McKinney, and his other primary conducting teachers were Dr. Joseph Missal and Dr. Robert Carnochan. Mr. Stoughton has also attended conducting workshops with Prof. Jerry Junkin, Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Prof. Steve Davis, Dr. Mallory Thompson, Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner, Dr. Tom Caneva, and Prof. H. Robert Reynolds.

Works for Winds


Resources