Mr. Eric Hoang is a native of Falls Church, VA and earned his Bachelor of Music degree from George Mason University where he studied with Roger Behrend, Anthony Maiello and John Casagrande. He also holds a Master of Music degree in tuba performance from Ithaca College studying with Dr. Aaron Tindall.

Mr. Hoang started his teaching career as the assistant band director at Alexandria City High School in Alexandria, VA. He then served as Director of Bands at Gar-Field High School in Woodbridge, VA for four years and as associate band director at Robinson Secondary School. Mr. Hoang just completed his eighth year as Director of Bands at West Springfield High School in Springfield, VA. During his tenure at WSHS, the Wind Symphony performed as a featured ensemble at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival, the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference and the Mid-Atlantic Concert Band Festival. He was also the recipient of the 2016 West Springfield HS PTSA Teacher of the Year award.

Mr. Hoang has been involved in music education at all levels from elementary to collegiate during his career. He was also on the staff of the Youth Orchestras of Prince William serving as director of the Wind Symphony. He is a member of the National Association for Music Education, Virginia Music Educators Association, and Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society. Mr. Hoang currently resides in Centreville, VA with his wife Kailey and their beloved daughter Genevieve.