Monday, December 15, 2025

Muskegon Community College President, Dr. John Selmon released a statement today regarding the loss of Director of Music Daniel Meyers.

“We are heartbroken over the profound loss of our Director of Music and friend, Dan Meyers,” said Muskegon Community College President, Dr. John Semon. “We extend our deepest sympathy to his family. Dan’s enthusiasm for life, music, and the students he taught had a tremendous impact on the MCC Community. He will be missed by all.”

For 15 years, Meyers dedicated his career to music education at Muskegon Community College where he led the MCC Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Jayhawk Sound Pep Band. Meyers taught multiple courses in the humanities for the College and was deeply integrated into the college, serving on numerous committees and playing key roles in commencement, Veterans Day, and other important events. Meyers served as a liaison to several community performance ensembles and was well-known in the music community. At one time, Meyers managed the Muskegon Community College Golf Course.

Selmon described Meyers as a champion for higher education, an extremely talented musician, and a gifted leader in the Arts and Humanities Department. “His commitment to student success shaped the lives of countless individuals,” said Selmon.

About Daniel Meyers: Meyers was an accomplished educator, conductor, and trumpeter whose career spanned decades of service to music and students across Michigan. A former solo trumpet with the University of Michigan Marching Band, Basketball and Hockey Bands, he later served as a Graduate Assistant Conductor, leading the U-M Marching Band, Hockey Band, Fanfare Band, and co-founding the Women’s Basketball Band. As a soloist, he performed at major events including the Bluebonnet Bowl, Super Bowl XVI, and the Rose Bowl.

Prior to his time at MCC, Meyers spent eighteen years as Professor of Music and Chair of Arts and Humanities at West Shore Community College and also served as Music Director at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ludington. A five-time honoree of Who’s Who Among American Teachers, he was active statewide as a guest conductor, lecturer, clinician, adjudicator, arranger, and performer.