Eric M. Smedley is in the third year of a Doctor of Musical Arts in Instrumental Conducting degree at the University of Washington, where he serves as a Graduate Assistant Director for the Husky Marching Band and Concert Bands. Mr. Smedley holds Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Click here to view Mr. Smedley’s vitae.

Mr. Smedley comes to the UW after three years as the Associate Director of Bands/Director of Athletic Bands at Western Kentucky University. During his time at WKU, Mr. Smedley directed the Big Red Marching Band, the Big Red Basketball Band, the Symphonic Band, and assisted with the Wind Ensemble. Mr. Smedley also taught various music education and general education courses. During his final semester at WKU, Mr. Smedley served as Acting Director of Bands. His public school experience includes: Cocoa Beach High School in Cocoa Beach, Florida; Lincoln Middle School in Santa Monica, California; and Lincoln Middle School in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Mr. Smedley’s major trumpet teachers include Allen Vizzutti, David Gordon, Ed Cord, and Harry Herforth - with additional lessons and masterclasses from Vincent DiMartino, Justin Emerich, Mark Eichner, and Marvin Perry. His major conducting teachers include Ray Cramer, Tim Salzman, Stephen Pratt, and Robert Porco - with additional lessons and masterclasses from H. Robert Reynolds, Jerry Junkin, Allan McMurray, Craig Kirchoff, Richard Clary, Richard Floyd, Robert Carnochan, and Scott Hanna. Mr. Smedley credits Dave Woodley and Brad McDavid as his athletic band mentors.

Mr. Smedley is a member of the College Band Director's National Association, Music Educator's National Conference, Washington Music Educator's Association, National Band Association, International Trumpet Guild, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Kappa Kappa Psi. He is an active arranger, clinician, and trumpet performer.

Mr. Smedley lives in the Wedgwood area of Seattle with his wife Jessica and their Bedlington terrier Ainsley.