Staff
Ryan Duff | Artistic Director
Ryan is a 2001 graduate of Ball State University. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Choral Music Education. He also completed a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Southern Utah University in 2017.
Ryan is a proud member of American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). He has served as the Chair of the CCSD (Clark County School District) Honor Choir since 2015, and currently serves as the Nevada ACDA All-State Choir Chair. Duff has also served as the 2020 Western Region ACDA Honor Choir Chairman. He has served as President of the Nevada ACDA chapter, and currently serves as the Nevada ACDA Men’s Choir Repertoire & Resources Chairman. Ryan was awarded the 2025 Nevada ACDA Teacher of the Year. Additionally, he was awarded a CCSD Heart of Education Award in 2017, recognizing Excellence in Teaching.
Ryan recently completed his 17th year as a High School Choir Teacher in the Clark County School District; Duff is in his 14th year as the Choir Director at Basic Academy in Henderson, where he directs six choirs, and serves as the Department Chair for the Performing Arts. Before his career as a teacher, Ryan worked as a Professional Singer and Entertainer. Outside of Las Vegas, he worked as a Production Singer for Holland America Cruise Lines, Busch Gardens Theme Park Entertainment, Cedar Point Amusement Park Entertainment, and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe; he has also worked as Musical Director for several Professional Regional Musical Theatre Productions. 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 as a Singing Gondolier at the Venetian Hotel & Casino.
Jonathan Tuala | Collaborative Pianist
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.
Justin McClendon | Choreographer
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 all over the United States. 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 Las Vegas studios in 2011, and is a Certified Examiner, Adjudicator, and highly sought-out coach. Having competed in Professional Smooth and Rhythm, he has been an Open Professional Smooth and Rising Star Finalist, and in 2017 became a United States 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 Dance Line, but the entire chorus as they continue to grow and evolve into such a dynamic group.
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Ryan Miller | Producer
Ryan is a 19-year partner (employee) of Starbucks Coffee Company and serves as Senior National Development Manager leading strategic partnerships through strategy, business development, design, & construction of Starbucks’ licensed stores and concepts across the 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.