About Alex Weinzierl

Alex Weinzierl currently serves as the Associate Director of Bands at Hickman High School, where he co-directs the four concert bands, marching band, and jazz ensembles. Prior to joining Columbia Public Schools in 2026, Alex spent three years as the Director of Bands in the Mt. Vernon School District. Originally from Kansas City, MO, Alex graduated cum laude from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 2023 with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and certificates in Jazz Studies and Multicultural Studies.

While at Mt. Vernon, Alex directed the concert band, marching band, jazz band, taught middle school band courses, and oversaw the district’s band program in grades 6-12. During his tenure, enrollment grew from approximately 110 students to nearly 180, with high school participation nearly doubling. The program also expanded through the creation of its first competitive jazz band and winter guard program. Under Alex’s direction, Mt. Vernon ensembles consistently earned superior ratings, students received numerous All-District, All-Conference, All-State, and Solo and Ensemble honors, and the marching band earned multiple first-in-class finishes, caption awards, and record-high finals placements for the school.

As a conductor, Mr. Weinzierl had the distinct pleasure of serving as an undergraduate guest conductor with both the University Band and Symphonic Band during his time at the University of Missouri. He has studied conducting with Dr. Christian Noon, Dr. Amy Knopps, and Dr. Stephen Rogers Radcliffe. An active participant in conducting symposiums, Alex has worked with established educators and conductors like Dr. Mallory Thompson, Professor Gary Hill, Dr. John Lynch, Dr. John Zastoupil, and Dr. Kevin Geraldi, to name a few. As a performer, Mr. Weinzierl played trumpet in the MU Wind Ensemble, Concert Jazz Band, and principal trumpet for the University Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Dr. Radcliffe. He also performed with and founded the Mizzou Student Brass Quintet as well as participated in jazz combos, among other chamber ensembles.

Alex is highly involved in the marching arts. Since December 2024, he has served as Brass Caption Head for the Colt Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps. He previously marched with the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps in 2021 and later served on the Colts brass staff during the summer of 2024. At the University of Missouri, Alex served for two years as a trumpet section leader and two years as a drum major for Marching Mizzou. He also worked as a brass and visual technician for band programs in Columbia Public Schools while completing his undergraduate studies. Alex is a graduate of Smith Walbridge Clinics, America’s oldest marching band leadership camp, where he earned the designation of Drum Major First Class in the mace style and received the Outstanding Conductor award in the advanced conducting class in 2022.

Alex holds professional memberships in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA), and the Missouri Bandmasters Association (MBA). He resides in Columbia, Missouri, with his wife, Emily, and their dog, Remi.