Ed Cloyd has been the Instrumental Director at Monte Vista since 2007. At Monte Vista, he directs two jazz bands, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Marching Band. He had served as the Assistant Band Director at Foothill High School (1998-2007) and as the Director at Lodi High School (1997-1998). He was a member of the Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps and served as a staff member in 2001 & 2002. He serves as an adjudicator in several music organizations in Northern California, is a clinician, and teaches percussion privately.