Travis J. Weller (1973) is currently serving as the Assistant Chair for the Music Department at Messiah University. In addition to that position, he is the Director of Music Education. His duties at Messiah include supervising instrumental music education students, teaching method courses, working with graduate students, and conducting the Symphonic Winds.
Dr. Weller holds degrees from Kent State University, Duquesne University, and Grove City College. Travis is a member of Phi Beta Mu (Nu Chapter), ASCAP, NAfME/PMEA, and the National Band Association. He has previously served on the Phi Beta Mu International Board of Directors as President for the Nu (PA) Chapter. He is currently serving the international organization as the Vice President. Travis frequently presents on instrumental music education at professional development conferences, like the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and state music conferences. Travis has been a contributing author for articles in Teaching Music, The Instrumentalist, National Band Association Journal, The PMEA Journal, and The Phi Beta Mu International Newsletter. In frequent demand as a guest conductor for honor bands and composer-in-residence sessions with school bands across the Eastern United States, he has published works available from multiple national publishers. Travis resides in Grove City with his wife, their three daughters, and son.
