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Rouse HS Virtual Marching Show

About Ryan Johnstone:

Ryan is a renowned educator and clinician at the state and national level.  Prior to his position at Rouse, Mr. Johnstone served as head band director at Canyon Vista Middle School in Austin, Texas, head band director of the Aledo Middle School, and as an associate director at Aledo High School.  His bands at Canyon Vista and Aledo Middle School advanced to the Texas Music Educator Association’s State Honor Band Competition three times under his direction, placing 4th in 2011, 2nd in 2013, and 6th in 2015 (his first year at Canyon Vista).  Additionally, the AMS Honor Winds were invited performers at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in December 2013.  Ryan was honored by Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Mu, being named “Texas Young Bandmaster of the Year.” 

Ryan is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and Yale University for Trombone performance.  Katie and Ryan talk about how his unique educational path influences the way he teaches and leads today.  They also geek out about all the world-famous musicians he went to school with and the real influence being around that level of playing has on a person’s own playing and teaching.

Even through such a difficult year, Ryan continues to find ways to keep his students and himself engaged in this new virtual reality.  We hope you’ll enjoy this fun, inspiring conversation with Ryan Johnstone.