BAND STAFF

Gina Bliss is a classically trained clarinetist who performs a wide range of musical works from classical to new music. Currently residing in Denver, Gina is an active performer and subs with local musical ensembles including Denver Philharmonic, Jefferson Symphony and the Colorado Wind Ensemble. She is also involved with musical theatre companies such as Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown, CO . Gina has a well established and successful clarinet studio with students coming from all over the Colorado Front Range. Her students have placed first chair in Douglas County Honor bands, as well as in Cherry Creek Honor Band, Citywide, Jeffco Honor Band, and Continental League Honor Band. Her students range from elementary school through high school.

In addition to her clarinet studio, Gina works with the Rock Canyon High School Marching Band and Horizon High School Marching Band as their Woodwind Coach. She also coaches woodwinds with several schools in Douglas County and several middle schools and high schools throughout the Colorado Front Range.

Gina holds a Masters’ Degree in Music Performance from the University of Denver and Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from Northern Arizona University.

Ryan Crump is an active performer and educator from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Currently residing in Castle Rock, CO Ryan has performed with groups such as the Pueblo Symphony, Colorado Springs Chamber Orchestra, and the Academy Jazz Ensemble on Bass Trombone. He has had the pleasure of touring the country while performing with two of the country's premier DCI marching ensembles the Blue Knights and the Madison Scouts.

​As an educator, Ryan has been an instructor for over a decade. He is currently the Brass and Visual Caption Head at Rock Canyon. Besides teaching marching band, Ryan has held various clinics and sectionals for schools in Southern Colorado. He has an active trombone studio, with former students making All-State and/or pursuing music in college. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports and playing disc golf.

​Marguerite Sanford is a native of Colorado Springs, CO, and has been involved in the Color Guard activity for over a decade. She has performed internationally with independent groups based in Colorado and has worked with multiple groups qualifying for WGI World Championships for multiple years, herself earning semifinalist and finalist commendations. Mrs. Sanford has been dancing with OPE (Oracle performance ensemble) since 2014, performing an array of different styles including jazz, modern, ballet, contemporary, and lyrical. She also has experience with the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, recently performing in the opening ceremony of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Bahrain and the BK Alumni performance at "Drums Along the Rockies." Mrs. Sanford is passionate about her craft and strives to develop the future of the activity through teaching. Mrs. Sanford has been involved in the Rock Canyon Bands Program since 2016.