Mr. Demkovich
Teacher Bio
Ryan Demkovich is currently the Director of Bands at Pearland High School in Pearland, Texas. Under his direction, the Pearland HS Band has been a BOA Regional, Super Regional, UIL State Marching Contest, and BOA Grand National finalist. Prior to his position at Pearland, he was the Director of Bands at Stephen F. Austin High School in Fort Bend ISD. In his time at SFA, the band was a consistent Bands of America Regional and Super Regional Finalist and consistently qualified for the UIL State Marching Band Contest. He was also privileged to direct the SFA Symphony Orchestra in 2018 and conduct the SFA Percussion Ensemble in 2021 at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.
Ryan is originally from Jenison, Michigan and has a Bachelor’s Degree in music education from Western Michigan University and a Master’s Degree in conducting from the University of Houston. Ryan marched in the Glassmen Drum and Bugle Corps in 2003 and was a 2-time World Champion with the Cavaliers from 2004-2006. His drum corps experience continued as a member of the Cavaliers Brass Staff from 2007-2009, and the following 13 years as a visual instructor at the Santa Clara Vanguard. Ryan is also on the faculty of SASI - The Leadership People, is on faculty for the Breakdown Camp, and is an active adjudicator for Bands of America and UIL.
Degrees and Certifications
Degrees:
- Western Michigan University - Bachelor's of Music Education
- University of Houston - Master of Music - Applied Music - Conducting
Certifications:
- Music EC-12
Contact Information
Email: demkovichr@pearlandisd.org
School Phone: 281-997-7445
Class Schedule
- 1st Period: Cadet Band
- 2nd Period: Prep Band
- 3rd Period: Conference
- 4th Period: Concert Band
- 5th Period: Wind Ensemble
- Lunch: C lunch
- 6th Period: Symphonic Band/Color Guard
- 7th Period: Color Guard
Conference Period
3rd Period
Tutorials
Oiler Time and between 2:35-3:15 before marching band rehearsal
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