Christopher Holley is the Band, Choir, and Guitar teacher at Willis Jr. High School.
Mr. Holley holds a: Bachelor of Arts in Music Education, a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance- from Fort Lewis College CO., and a Master of Music in Music Performance from the University of New Mexico NM.
Mr. Holley is in his 18th year as a Chandler Unified Music Teacher and has 25 years of experience teaching for the High School and Jr. High levels.
Mr. Holley is a frequent educational clinician at the Arizona Music Educators Association Conference. He is a member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), Arizona Music Educators Association (AMEA), American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), National Educators Association (NEA), Arizona Educators Association (AEA), and the Percussive Arts Society (PAS).
Music Education Philosophy
"Music is an essential part of human expression. In the moments of our lives when it is essential to express ourselves, we find music there as a willing companion. Whether we are celebrating a wedding, remembering loved ones lost, finding a moment of inspiration, or experiencing moments of joy, music is with us."
It is my belief that the study of music connects us to being human.
My philosophy of music education is that every student can benefit from learning how to perform, create, and understand music.
“We are the music makers, we are the dreamers of dreams” Arthur O’Shaunessy