Ryan Hurford

Ryan Hurford is an educator and performer in the North Texas area. He graduated from the University of North Texas in Spring 2026 with a Bachelor's in Music Education and a minor in Music Theory. During his time at UNT, Ryan performed in numerous ensembles, including the Wind Symphony under Eugene Corporon (Midwest, 2025), the Symphony Orchestra under David Itkin (TMEA, 2025) , the UNT Percussion Ensemble under David Hall (PASIC, 2025), in addition to various chamber and world percussion groups. His drum corps experience includes Troopers (2022, vibraphone) and Troopers (2024, center marimba). Ryan currently serves as the Assistant Percussion Director at Emerson High School in Frisco Texas. Ryan is on the staff at Vigilante Indoor Percussion as a front ensemble instructor. Alongside his studies at UNT, he has taught private lessons and marching band throughout Lewisville ISD, Aubrey, ISD and Denton ISD. Most recently Ryan and his duo partner placed 3rd in the Duo category at the 2025 Great Plains International Marimba Competition.