Originally from Gary, Indiana, Dr. Daniel McCloud earned his Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. McCloud earned a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and completed a Doctor of Arts degree in Percussion Performance and Instrumental Conducting from Ball State.

Dr. McCloud is an active educator, adjudicator, clinician and performer. Within the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra organization, Dr. McCloud serves as the Assistant Conductor, FSYO Band Instructor, Director of the affiliate Fayetteville Symphonic Band, and a section percussionist in the flagship orchestra.

Dr. McCloud is also an active composer and arranger. He has received commissions from the World Saxophone Congress in addition to numerous soloists and Instrumental ensembles. Most notably, he composed the theme music for a documentary film, “Ed Ball’s Century” for PBS affiliate, WIPB-TV at Ball State University. Dr. McCloud has more than 30 percussion compositions published by Dutch Music Partners. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP); Percussive Arts Society and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Outside of music, Dr. McCloud enjoys cooking, the occasional weekend warrior activity, and spending time with his wife Sandy and their three sons, Zavier, Zander, and Zane.