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Ryan is a 2001 graduate of Ball State University. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Choral Music Education. He also completed a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from Southern Utah University in 2017.
Ryan is a proud member of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the Nevada Music Educators Association (NMEA) and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). He has served as the Chair of the CCSD Honor Choir since 2015, and currently serves on the Nevada All-State Choir Committee. Duff also served as the 2020 Western Region ACDA Honor Choir Chairman. Currently, Ryan serves as the All-Conference Sing Coordinator for the 2022 Western Region ACDA Conference, and as a member of the Western Region’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. He has served as President of the Nevada ACDA chapter, and currently serves as the Nevada ACDA Men’s Choir Repertoire & Resources Chairman.
Before his career as a teacher, Ryan worked as a Professional Singer and Entertainer. Outside of Las Vegas, he worked for Holland America Cruise Lines, Busch Gardens Theme Park Entertainment, Cedar Point Amusement Park Entertainment, and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe. He has worked as Musical Director for several Professional Regional Musical Theatre Productions including "The Wiz," "Fame: The Musical," "Peter Pan," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "The Taffetas." His Las Vegas performing career as a singer and musician has included "Tony & Tina’s Wedding" at the Rio Hotel & Casino, "The Can-Can Cabaret" at the Paris Hotel & Casino, and performing as a Singing Gondolier at the Venetian Hotel & Casino.
Jonathan is a pianist, singer, actor, and educator. He began piano lessons at age five, competed in regional competitions in grade school, and started playing for church services in middle school. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Vocal Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL.
In the Las Vegas Valley, he has been musical director and keyboardist for various churches, schools, and many local musical theatre productions with companies such as Signature Productions and Super Summer Theatre. Jonathan sang with the Las Vegas Men's Chorus for three seasons as well as serving as Member-at-Large on the Board of Directors.
Jonathan serves as Assistant Program Manager at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts focusing on providing theatre opportunities for students.
For over 10 years, Justin has been thrilled and honored to serve as Choreographer and Featured Dancer.
In 2000, Justin traveled and performed with The Young Americans, promoting music, theater, and dance education in communities across the U.S. He has been in numerous productions including Bye Bye Birdie, Annie, and was a Featured Soloist and Performer on the Queen Mary in Long Beach at Tibbies Dinner Theater.
Since 2006, Justin has been a professional dancer and instructor with Arthur Murray Dance Centers of Las Vegas. He became the owner of two local studios in 2011, and is a Certified Examiner and Adjudicator. Having competed in Professional Ballroom and Latin, he has been an Open Professional Smooth Finalist and in 2017 became a U.S. Same-Sex Rhythm and 9-Dance Champion.
Every season, Justin is continually excited to create new pieces for the LVMC, and is so proud of not only the amazing Dance Line, but the entire chorus as they continue to grow and evolve into such a dynamic group.
Ryan is an 18-year partner (employee) of Starbucks Coffee Company and serves as Division Development Manager leading a team of market development managers through strategy, business development, design, & construction of Starbucks’ licensed stores across the Western U.S..
Ryan began playing piano at age six after being inspired by Marvin Hamlisch at a tour stop in Ryan’s hometown. He then studied classical organ which lead to him to a diocesan music director position by age 16. Ryan pursued a double major at Seton Hill University in HR Management and Piano Performance with a secondary focus in Vocal Performance.
Ryan's previous board service includes roles with MassOpera,
Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, Springfield Civic Theatre,
Starbucks Women’s Impact Network, & Starbucks Pride Network.
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