ABOUT

A Sergeant and Clarinetist in the United States Army Reserve, Craig Bunch is the Director of Bands and Orchestra at Hudson’s Bay High School and Jason Lee Middle School in Vancouver, WA. He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Music Education at Warner Pacific University and earned a Master of Music Education from Boston University. He is a third-year Doctoral student in Educational Leadership at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. He strongly believes in ‘music for all’ and uses the rehearsal hall as a pathway for community-building, advocacy for diverse student populations, and cultivating student leadership.  

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Craig’s commitment to music education is further demonstrated by his active involvement in various music associations. He attended the American Band College and studied under the baton of renowned composers and conductors such as Frank Tichelli, Anthony Maiello, Johan de Meij, Paula Crider, and Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser. He is a proud member of the Lower Columbia River Music Educators Association, Technology in Music Education, and the National Association for Music Education. 

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Craig’s musical journey has seen him perform with various ensembles around Portland, Oregon. He has lent his musical talents to the Rose City Wind Symphony, Portland Wind Symphony, Oregon Symphonic Band, and Southwest Washington Wind Symphony. His versatility is further highlighted by his former role as the Artistic Director for Rose City Swing. He is the Associate Conductor and Clarinetist for the 204th Army Reserve Band, Rose City Wind Symphony, and the Cascades Flute Choir. 

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In his spare time, he enjoys going on adventures with his husband Sam and their dogs, Mango and Disco, gardening, making tamales, eating tacos, making salsa, drinking coffee, and enjoying dessert—always dessert.