NH Band Directors Association

MEET the CLINICIANS - Christian Terry, presenting:
"Basic Playing/Repair for Middle School Percussion"

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Christian Terry is currently the Band Director/Music Teacher at Lebanon Middle School in Lebanon, NH. Christian grew up in Bellows Falls Vermont, and played under the direction of Stan Rumrill and Nick Pelton. Christian graduated from Keene State College in Keene, NH in 2020 with a Bachelors of Music in Music Education. Christian holds a Masters of Music Education Degree from the Longy School of Music. Christian has been playing percussion from a young age and is an avid performing musician from around the area including pit orchestras, community bands, community orchestras, and much more. Christian teaches at Cardigan Mountain school teaching percussion and the wind band. Christian is one of the percussion all state adjudicators for the state of Vermont, the percussion adjudicators for the middle level honors festival in the State of New Hampshire and has presented at conferences around Vermont and New Hampshire.


Presented by:
NH Band Directors Association
Keene State College Music Department

MEET the CLINICIANS - Brent Johnson, presenting:
"Something Old, New, Borrowed, and YOU! A Recipe for Programming Meaningful Repertoire for Concert Bands"

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Dr. Brent Johnson is Director of University Bands at Murray State University, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and leads a program centered on artistic depth, meaningful repertoire, and student-driven growth. His work consistently bridges tradition and innovation, inviting performers and audiences into music that resonates beyond the page.

At Murray State, he has expanded the band program’s artistic reach through commissioning and residency projects, including A Field of Wildflowers, a national consortium honoring the life of Kelsey Dunn, and collaborations with composers such as Tyler S. Grant, Kelijah Dunton, Leslie Gilreath, and John Fannin. He is also the founder of the Jackson Purchase Youth Wind Orchestra, a regional honors ensemble designed to connect and elevate advanced young musicians.

Prior to his appointment at Murray State, Dr. Johnson led the band program at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington, where the Wind Ensemble performed at the Music for All National Concert Band Festival and the NAfME All-Northwest Conference. His broader career includes teaching bands in Texas and Kentucky, reflecting a sustained commitment to building programs rooted in excellence, access, and community.

Dr. Johnson holds degrees from Murray State University, New Mexico State University, and the University of Kentucky, and is an active member of CBDNA, KMEA, NBA, and WASBE.


Presented by:
NH Band Directors Association
Keene State College Music Department