Isaiah Odajima

Isaiah Odajima is Associate Professor of Ensembles and Associate Director of Bands at Baylor University. He conducts the Baylor Symphonic Band, directs the marching band (Golden Wave Band), and oversees all the athletic bands. He also instructs courses in instrumental conducting and marching band pedagogy, assists with the graduate wind conducting program, and serves as an advisor in the music education division.

Dr. Odajima has appeared as clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor throughout the United States. He is a strong supporter of public school music education and community ensemble opportunities beyond the academic realm. His leadership of his ensembles have been nationally recognized with invitations for the Baylor Symphonic Band to perform at multiple Regional CBDNA Conferences, and the Golden Wave Marching Band honored twice at National CBDNA Conferences.

Dr. Odajima has recently been elected to the American Bandmasters Association. He is a member of the College Band Directors National Association, Texas Music Educators Association, and is an honorary member of the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. Dr. Odajima is also a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and honorary member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Tau Beta Sigma.

He holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in wind conducting from Michigan State University, a Master of Music degree in wind conducting from Baylor University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in music education from Stephen F. Austin State University.