Introduction

Dr. Ryan V. Scherber is assistant professor of music education and director of bands at Case Western Reserve University.  His duties include music education coursework, observation of student teachers, and ensembles.  In addition to his duties with CWRU, Scherber serves as instructor of tuba and euphonium for the Joint Music Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Scherber’s research interests include teacher preparation, nonverbal communication, pitch perception and classroom management models.

Education

  • BM, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
  • MME, Florida State University
  • Ph.D., Florida State University
  • Tuba instructors have included Timothy Northcut, Paul Ebbers, Raymond Stewart, & William Weikert
  • Conducting instructors have included Terrence Milligan, Rodney Winther, Alexander Jimenez, and Richard Clary

Teaching Experience

  • Case Western Reserve University
  • Cleveland Institute of Music
  • Florida State University
  • Southeastern Local Schools (Ohio)