ABOUT MR. YANAS

Julian Alexander Yanas is a dedicated educator, conductor, vocalist, and makes a mean carne guisada. Mr. Yanas holds Bachelor of Music degrees in both Choral Music Education and Vocal Performance from the University of North Texas (Denton, TX). Yanas served as the Music Specialist at Martinez Elementary for two years and currently serves as the Music Director of the Cherub Choir at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church. 

Unafraid of challenging the status quo, Yanas is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity in the field of music.During his time at UNT, he served on the College of Music IDEA council (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility), was part of the student led UpFront! Choir Council and served as President of the UNT University Singers. 

Yanas' time at UNT and Martinez elementary have honed his skills, deepened his understanding of the transformative power of music, and developed his philosophy of "creating not competing," where he strives to embody this in his teaching, musical pursuits, and daily life. 

When Mr. Yanas isn't in the classroom, you'll likely find him engrossed in a good book, in the kitchen experimenting with flavors and crafting delicious meals or spending time with his trusty feline companion as his ever-loyal sous chef.