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RYAN CHRISTIANDirector of Athletic Bands - Marching and Pep Band Director
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Ryan Christian serves as our Director of Athletic Bands in charge of our marching and pep bands at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO. Additionally he is an adjunct guitar instructor for the C-SC music department and teaches Music Method Classes for music students going into the music education field.
Prior to his appointment at Culver-Stockton College, Mr. Christian has extensive teaching experience in the public school system as a music educator. He holds Bachelor of Music Education degree from Culver-Stockton College (2003), a Master of Education in Administration from William Woods University (2015), and a Masters in Music Education from the University of West Georgia (2021). Over his 16 years as a high school band director his bands were very active in marching and jazz events regionally constantly placing in the top 3 or receiving top honors in jazz festivals, parades, and field competitions. His marching bands have traveled and participated in several national events across the country including the 2006 State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade (Chicago, IL), 2008 Liberty Bowl Halftime (Memphis, TN) with national recording artist Sara Evans. His band also finished in the in top 5 at the battle of the bands Marching Competition on World Famous Beale Street, 2009 Pep band performed at Show-Me Games (Columbia, MO), 2010 represented the state of Missouri in the National Independence Day Parade (Washington DC), 2012 Gator Bowl Halftime (Jacksonville, FL), 2015 Big Bay Balloon Parade and Holiday Bowl Halftime (San Diego, CA), 2018 Alamo Bowl Halftime (San Antonio, TX).
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
CBDNA - College Band Directors National Association
NAfME - National Association for Music Education
MMEA - Missouri Music Educators Association
MBA - Missouri Bandmasters Association
MO-AJE - Missouri Association of Jazz Education
Prior to his appointment at Culver-Stockton College, Mr. Christian has extensive teaching experience in the public school system as a music educator. He holds Bachelor of Music Education degree from Culver-Stockton College (2003), a Master of Education in Administration from William Woods University (2015), and a Masters in Music Education from the University of West Georgia (2021). Over his 16 years as a high school band director his bands were very active in marching and jazz events regionally constantly placing in the top 3 or receiving top honors in jazz festivals, parades, and field competitions. His marching bands have traveled and participated in several national events across the country including the 2006 State Street Thanksgiving Day Parade (Chicago, IL), 2008 Liberty Bowl Halftime (Memphis, TN) with national recording artist Sara Evans. His band also finished in the in top 5 at the battle of the bands Marching Competition on World Famous Beale Street, 2009 Pep band performed at Show-Me Games (Columbia, MO), 2010 represented the state of Missouri in the National Independence Day Parade (Washington DC), 2012 Gator Bowl Halftime (Jacksonville, FL), 2015 Big Bay Balloon Parade and Holiday Bowl Halftime (San Diego, CA), 2018 Alamo Bowl Halftime (San Antonio, TX).
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
CBDNA - College Band Directors National Association
NAfME - National Association for Music Education
MMEA - Missouri Music Educators Association
MBA - Missouri Bandmasters Association
MO-AJE - Missouri Association of Jazz Education
Message from our Director
I am excited to return to my alma mater of Culver-Stockton College to recruit and build a marching band for our college. I am very excited about this and have felt this is something that has been missing from the full college experience here at Culver-Stockton.
Currently I am recruiting excited students looking to play an instrument, build friendships, and make memories through music that will bring my vision of creating an unforgettable college marching band experience to our campus!
If there is one piece of advice I can offer to current or prospective students it is this: Get involved in something on campus whether that be music, sports, greek life, or clubs. This is where Culver-Stockton excels by providing these organizations and activities that allow students to build relationships and experiences with peers that they will remember forever.
I am excited that Culver-Stockton has now added The"Thrill on the Hill" Marching Band as an additional opportunity for students to get involved on campus. I look forward to leading this group of students to create something special for our students, college, and community.
WELCOME TO THE "THRILL ON THE HILL" MARCHING BAND! GO BLUE!
Currently I am recruiting excited students looking to play an instrument, build friendships, and make memories through music that will bring my vision of creating an unforgettable college marching band experience to our campus!
If there is one piece of advice I can offer to current or prospective students it is this: Get involved in something on campus whether that be music, sports, greek life, or clubs. This is where Culver-Stockton excels by providing these organizations and activities that allow students to build relationships and experiences with peers that they will remember forever.
I am excited that Culver-Stockton has now added The"Thrill on the Hill" Marching Band as an additional opportunity for students to get involved on campus. I look forward to leading this group of students to create something special for our students, college, and community.
WELCOME TO THE "THRILL ON THE HILL" MARCHING BAND! GO BLUE!
Contact Info
Ryan Christian '03
Director of Marching and Pep Bands
Office - Performing Arts Center 304
CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
One College Hill
Canton, MO 63435
[email protected]
Office - 573-288-6000 x6809
Mobile - 573.242.0002
OFFICE HOURS
M-F 8a-5pm
W & F - Rehearsals 4:15p-6pm
Director of Marching and Pep Bands
Office - Performing Arts Center 304
CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
One College Hill
Canton, MO 63435
[email protected]
Office - 573-288-6000 x6809
Mobile - 573.242.0002
OFFICE HOURS
M-F 8a-5pm
W & F - Rehearsals 4:15p-6pm