Director of Fine Arts
In 2018, Mr. Loyde began serving as an administrator in Round Rock ISD and currently serves as Director of Fine Arts - Music. In addition to a rigorous Music curriculum, students have a variety of activities beyond the academic classroom including Festivals, Camps, and Contests where the ensembles have received National Recognition.
Adjudicator & Coordinator
Beginning in 2018, Mr. Loyde has been a frequent adjudicator in Bands of America Championships and nationwide invitationals. Most recently, he has adjudicated the UIL Texas State Marching Contest and Drum Corps International events, where he serves as a Judge Supervisor and Coordinator for the Judge Diversity Fellowship program.
Presenter & Clinician
Mr. Loyde serves as a clinician for both indoor and outdoor music ensembles and provides data driven professional development for educators of all disciplines from Title I campuses to private schools. He has most recently presented at the Tennessee Arts Academy, Arts Education Partnerships National Town Hall, and the Midwest Clinic and Convention.
Recent and Upcoming Work:
2026 Reflecting on Effective Educational Leadership— Chapter 12 in Transformative Praxis through Doctoral Educational Leadership Programs: A Blueprint for Fostering Resilient, Future-Ready Leaders.
2026 Arts Education Partnerships - Keynote, National Town Hall for Local Arts Education Supervisors
2026 East Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association - Professional Development Specialist
2025 MFA Culture Before Content - Podcast