Travis J. Weller (1973) is currently serving as the Assistant Chair for the Music Department at Messiah University. In addition to that position, he is the Director of Music Education. His duties at Messiah include supervising instrumental music education students, teaching methods courses, working with graduate students, and conducting the Symphonic Winds. 

He holds degrees from Kent State University, Duquesne University, and Grove City College. Travis is a member of Phi Beta Mu (Nu Chapter), ASCAP, and the National Band Association.  He recently completed his second term on the Phi Beta Mu International Board of Directors as the Educational Outreach Chair and previously served as President for Nu (PA) Chapter. He will serve the International organization as the President in 2026. Travis previously served as a an officer for PMEA District 5, District 7 Higher Education Representative, PCMEA State Chapter Adviser, and is currently on the editorial board for the PMEA Journal. He frequently presents on instrumental music education at professional development conferences like the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and state music conferences. Travis has been a contributing author for articles in Teaching Music, The Instrumentalist, National Band Association Journal, The PMEA Journal, and The Phi Beta Mu International Newsletter. He performs with the Musician’s Concert Band and works with the Pittsburgh Creator’s Project.

He is in frequent demand as a guest conductor for honor bands and composer in residence sessions with school bands across the Eastern United States. As a composer, Travis has published works available from multiple publishers including Wingert-Jones, The FJH Music Company, Murphy Music Press, Grand Mesa Music, C.L. Barnhouse Music Publishers, Bandworks Publications, Carl Fischer, Ludwig-Masters and Manhattan Beach Music.  

Travis maintains a busy clinician and commission schedule. He may be contacted via this website, on Facebook, LinkedIn and you can follow him on BlueSky or Instagram.