John Madden is an American conductor, music arranger, and educator. He conducted the Michigan State University Spartan Marching Band from 1989 to 2017. At MSU, Madden served as Professor of Music and Associate Director of Bands, a role in which he also conducted MSU's Symphony Band. Madden also served on the faculty of the MSU College of Music where he taught undergraduate and graduate conducting courses as well as courses on marching band techniques.