Aaron J Cooley

Aaron Cooley serves as the Associate Director of Bands and Orchestra Conductor for the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. He is the principal conductor of the Symphony Band, University Band, and University Orchestra as well as the director of the Pioneer Pep Band. Additionally, Aaron teaches beginning and intermediate conducting courses.  Prior to this appointment, he taught middle and high school band for 15 years. An advocate for community music in Southwest Wisconsin, Aaron has founded and conducted the Barneveld Area Community Band and the Potosi Community Band and is currently the principal conductor for the Lancaster Community Band.

Bachelor of Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis: University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 

Master of Music, Wind Conducting: Messiah University