A Sergeant and Clarinetist in the United States Army, SGT Craig Bunch is currently the Director of Bands at Hudson’s Bay High School and Jason Lee Middle School in Vancouver, Washington. He began his musical journey following the footsteps of his high school choir director by pursing a Bachelor of Science in Music Education at Warner Pacific University. After spending some time in the classroom, SGT Bunch later earned a Master of Music Education from Boston University. This is SGT Bunch’s 12th year teaching and he loves it more each year. SGT Bunch strongly believes in ‘music for all’ and uses his Band classrooms as a pathway for community-building, advocacy for diverse student populations, and cultivating student leadership.

SGT Bunch attended the American Band College and studied under the baton of composers and conductors such as Frank Tichelli, Anthony Maiello, Johan de Meij, Paula Crider and Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser. He is also an active member of professional organizations such as Technology in Music Education and the National Association for Music Education.

Around Portland, Oregon, SGT Bunch has performed with the Rose City Wind Symphony, Portland Wind Symphony, Oregon Symphonic Band, Southwest Washington Wind Symphony and the 204th Army Reserve Band. He currently serves as the Associate Conductor for the Rose City Wind Symphony and is the former Artistic Director for Rose City Swing.

In his spare time he enjoys going on adventures with his partner Sam and their dog Boomer, making tamales, eating tacos, drinking coffee, and enjoying dessert. Always dessert.