Crest Ridge
Music Department
Crest Ridge
Music Department
Core Covenant
Family First
To treat my fellow band members and staff with respect
To be thankful for the opportunity to wear the uniform
To perform and practice with passion and determination
To conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity
To treat all volunteers, parents and teachers with respect and gratitude
To understand that we are building foundations for future generations with our words and actions
To always have hope and believe that everything is possible
To always give more than you take
To strive for greatness in all areas of life
Meet Mrs. Chambers...
Mrs. Leslie Chambers received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Missouri Western State University in 2010 and her master’s degree in conducting from the University of Central Missouri in 2015. She has been teaching band, choir and guitar in the Crest Ridge R-VII School District since 2011. Under her direction, the high school band has received exemplary ratings at state large group festival and continues to perform well in marching competitions. She is currently the Vice-President of Bands for the West Central Missouri Music Educators Association, Teacher of the Year Finalist in 2018-19 and an active mentor for first year K-12 music teachers. Leslie is married to her wonderful husband, Eric, and together they have two children: CJ and Gabby.
