Jim Van Eizenga has a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University and a Masters degree in Music Education from Michigan State University. He currently serves as the orchestra director at Novi High School in Novi, MI. In addition, he is the Music Director for the Gaylord Community Orchestra, the Alpena Symphony Orchestra, and is a conductor for the Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony. As a violist, he has performed with many regional and community orchestras throughout the state. He is currently the MMC Coordinator for MASTA.