Chris Dessent is a composer, arranger, music teacher and performer, specializing in several music genres and instruments. His compositions for wind ensemble and other mediums reflect Chris' diverse musical experiences and interests. His music is influenced by many different genres and styles including classical, jazz, rock, pop, and the music of various world cultures. An experienced music educator, Chris' compositions and arrangements combine pedagogical elements with approachable and engaging musical content.
Chris is currently a band director at Fishers Junior High School in Fishers, Indiana. He has experience teaching and performing with award winning concert bands, jazz bands, marching bands, orchestras, and chamber groups in Chicago, Indiana, and Ohio. Chris is also a highly sought after private woodwind instructor, maintaining a studio of clarinet and saxophone students in his community.
A graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Dessent received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with High Distinction, studying clarinet with Howard Klug. Currently, Chris is pursuing a Masters in Music Education at the Butler University School of Music in Indianapolis. He and his wife live in Fishers, Indiana. In his free time, Chris enjoys exercising, reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Chris is currently a band director at Fishers Junior High School in Fishers, Indiana. He has experience teaching and performing with award winning concert bands, jazz bands, marching bands, orchestras, and chamber groups in Chicago, Indiana, and Ohio. Chris is also a highly sought after private woodwind instructor, maintaining a studio of clarinet and saxophone students in his community.
A graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Dessent received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education with High Distinction, studying clarinet with Howard Klug. Currently, Chris is pursuing a Masters in Music Education at the Butler University School of Music in Indianapolis. He and his wife live in Fishers, Indiana. In his free time, Chris enjoys exercising, reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
