John T. Madden


John Madden is an American conductor, music arranger, and educator. He conducted the Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band from 1989 to 2017. At MSU, Madden served as Professor of Music and Associate Director of Bands, a role in which he also conducted MSU's Symphony Band. Madden also served on the faculty of the MSU College of Music where he taught undergraduate and graduate conducting courses as well as courses on marching band techniques.

Education

, East Lansing, MI - Bachelor of Music Education Degree.
Wichita State University, Wichita, KS - Master's degree, Conducting & Music Education.

Career

Madden served as a Graduate Assistant to the Wichita State University Bands while completing his master's degree. For two years, Madden held the post of Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Marching Band at Rutgers University before assuming his duties as Associate Director of Bands at his alma mater Michigan State University.
Professor Madden remains active throughout the United States as a guest conductor and clinician. During his career he conducted MSU ensembles at state, regional, and national conventions and conferences. Internationally, he has conducted bands in China, and throughout Europe. He is a member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association and was active in the College Band Directors National Association and the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association.