His responsibilities there include conducting the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting and music education, and supervision of student teachers. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees from New Mexico State University, and Doctor of Arts degree in Wind Conducting from the University of Northern Colorado. Prior to this appointment at WKU, he served on the music faculty at the University of Tennessee, the University of Missouri and Belmont University in Nashville. Gary Schallert maintains an active schedule as guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator throughout the United States and has conducted ensembles in Europe, Australia and Costa Rica.