Helping educators and programs improve systems, strengthen leadership, and build successful organizations.
About Me
With 26 years in music education, including 18 years as a successful band director, I’ve also worked as a clinician and consultant with programs across Texas in areas including ensemble performance, student leadership, program development, and more.
My work includes clinics, director coaching, student leadership development, program consulting, and marching band program coordination, with each engagement tailored to the needs and goals of the program.
My Philosophy
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Excellence is built on systems, not just talent.
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Leaders rise when their environment supports growth.
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Small changes can unlock major results.
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Everyone deserves clear, actionable guidance.
Experience at a Glance
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2018 – Present: Educational Consultant & Leadership Workshop Facilitator | RyanAgard.com
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Leverages firsthand experience growing a high school band program from 92 to 295 students to help directors strengthen leadership, staffing, systems, and sustainable growth
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Provides clinics, leadership training, and strategic consulting for music programs, fine arts teams, and school districts across Texas
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Coaches music directors by providing proven strategies in team management, pedagogy, program development, and long-term growth
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Helps directors build sustainable music programs by improving systems, developing leaders, aligning staff, and creating practical lasting solutions
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Has worked as a marching band program coordinator for the past three years, helping directors with show planning, design teams, staffing, and the many details that go into a successful season.
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Proud member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Phi Bet Mu
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2021-Present: Founder of bNoteable.com, a digital platform where student musicians build profiles, prepare for auditions, and gain exposure, while colleges and drum corps discover talent for their studios and ensembles
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2000–2018: Director of Bands — Dawson HS, Stephen F. Austin HS
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Led ensembles to the UIL State Marching Contest every year possible in my career
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By the school’s third year, and with a program composed of 65% freshmen and sophomores, the Dawson marching band placed 11th at the UIL State Marching Band Competition
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By the start of the fourth year of Dawson's existence, the band made finals, placing 8th in the State
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Helped lead the Stephen F. Austin HS Band to the Music for All Grand Nationals Marching Band Championships, finishing 4th in 2004 and 5th in 2002
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Earned consistent UIL Sweepstakes awards and multiple TMEA Honor Band Finalist placements
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Within a program of over 260 students, I guided approximately 120 Dawson Band members (46% of the program) to earn an All-Region Band placement by my final year at Dawson.
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Built respected and effective student leadership teams that continued to thrive after my departure
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Trained and mentored staff, implemented sustainable systems, and led with a vision of long-term program growth. The program started with approximately 65 students and is now over 300.
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Guided hundreds of students toward college scholarships and music opportunities for music majors and non-majors
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Clinician & Adjudicator: UIL Region, Area, and State Events
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Known for delivering direct, musical, and actionable feedback that programs can apply immediately
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Frequently invited to judge marching and concert evaluations
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What Others Say
"Ryan has been an outstanding clinician for our program. His attention to detail as well as his ability to relate to the students makes him one of the premier clinicians in the state. If you're looking for someone to be honest as well as have solutions to get better, he is your guy!"
— Marcus Daniels
“Ryan Agard embodies the definition of dedication to his students and music. His passion for perfection is one to be admired, and those who have had the privilege to work with him have seen this in action. I cannot say enough.”
— Tonya Schepis
