Staff
Mr. Ryan Hurd - Director of Bands
Ryan Hurd is in his fifth year as Director of Bands for the Jackson Schools after previously serving four years as Associate Director of Bands for district. Originally from Parma, Ohio, he received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Bowling Green State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Music Education in Teaching Artistry. He is responsible for coordinating all band activities and conducts the Wind Ensemble, Marching Ironmen, Jazz Band, Pep Bands, assists with the middle school bands, and teaches AP Music Theory.
Ryan lead the Symphonic Band (formerly Concert Band), to their first ever "Superior" rating at the OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event and was recognized by the American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA) with the 2017 "Outstanding Potential Award". Most recently, Ryan was named the 2018 OMEA Outstanding Young Music Educator of the Year. Additionally, he serves as the OMEA District 17, District President.
A winner of the Three Arts Club of Lakewood competition, Ryan has performed recitals throughout the Cleveland area. As a member of The Four Corners Saxophone Quartet, Ryan won prizes from Bowling Green State University’s Annual Chamber Music Competition and MTNA Ohio Chamber Competition. With this group, Ryan participated also in master classes by both Dr. Clifford Leaman and Dr. Ryan Muncy. The Four Corners Saxophone Quartet devoted much of its time to the expansion of the saxophone quartet repertoire, having premiered pieces by composers Mihai Popean, Hannah Skowronek, John Gazda, Peng Xing, as well as working on a new piece with Mark Whitmer. While at Bowling Green State University, Ryan was a member of the Falcon Marching Band, Wind Symphony, and Jazz Ensemble. On the weekends, you can catch Mr. Hurd playing the cheesiest of blues licks with his band, Remember Then.
Ryan Hurd is in his fifth year as Director of Bands for the Jackson Schools after previously serving four years as Associate Director of Bands for district. Originally from Parma, Ohio, he received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Bowling Green State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Music Education in Teaching Artistry. He is responsible for coordinating all band activities and conducts the Wind Ensemble, Marching Ironmen, Jazz Band, Pep Bands, assists with the middle school bands, and teaches AP Music Theory.
Ryan lead the Symphonic Band (formerly Concert Band), to their first ever "Superior" rating at the OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event and was recognized by the American School Band Directors Association (ASBDA) with the 2017 "Outstanding Potential Award". Most recently, Ryan was named the 2018 OMEA Outstanding Young Music Educator of the Year. Additionally, he serves as the OMEA District 17, District President.
A winner of the Three Arts Club of Lakewood competition, Ryan has performed recitals throughout the Cleveland area. As a member of The Four Corners Saxophone Quartet, Ryan won prizes from Bowling Green State University’s Annual Chamber Music Competition and MTNA Ohio Chamber Competition. With this group, Ryan participated also in master classes by both Dr. Clifford Leaman and Dr. Ryan Muncy. The Four Corners Saxophone Quartet devoted much of its time to the expansion of the saxophone quartet repertoire, having premiered pieces by composers Mihai Popean, Hannah Skowronek, John Gazda, Peng Xing, as well as working on a new piece with Mark Whitmer. While at Bowling Green State University, Ryan was a member of the Falcon Marching Band, Wind Symphony, and Jazz Ensemble. On the weekends, you can catch Mr. Hurd playing the cheesiest of blues licks with his band, Remember Then.
Mr. Keith Wilson - Associate Band Director
Keith Wilson is in his seventh year as Associate Band Director for the Jackson Bands and Elementary Music Teacher for the Jackson City Schools. Originally from Canton, Ohio, he received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Mount Union and Master of Music Performance from the University of Akron. He is responsible for all JMS Bands, coordinating all elementary music activities including the Eistedfodd, and assists with the Marching Ironmen, Wind Ensemble, and conducts the Symphonic Band.
Prior to joining the Jackson staff, Keith was a graduate assistant at the University of Akron where he served as the drumline instructor for the University of Akron Marching Band.
Keith Wilson is in his seventh year as Associate Band Director for the Jackson Bands and Elementary Music Teacher for the Jackson City Schools. Originally from Canton, Ohio, he received his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Mount Union and Master of Music Performance from the University of Akron. He is responsible for all JMS Bands, coordinating all elementary music activities including the Eistedfodd, and assists with the Marching Ironmen, Wind Ensemble, and conducts the Symphonic Band.
Prior to joining the Jackson staff, Keith was a graduate assistant at the University of Akron where he served as the drumline instructor for the University of Akron Marching Band.
Mrs. Mallory Scaife - Assistant Band Director
Mallory Scaife Wilson is a Wooster, Ohio native, and graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a minor in Conducting. Her responsibilities as Assistant Band Director include assisting the Middle School Bands and Marching Ironmen, conducting the JHS Concert Winds, and teaching 3rd and 4th grade General Music.
Before joining the Jackson Bands staff, Mrs. Scaife taught at Wheelersburg Local Schools for three years. She was responsible for directing the Wheelersburg Middle and High School Concert Bands, Marching Band, and Pep Band, while teaching 8th Grade General Music and high school Class Piano. During her time at Wheelersburg, she tripled the band program’s overall enrollment, and led the WHS Concert Band to a Superior rating at OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event in 2022.
Mrs. Scaife is a pianist and clarinetist, who performed with the Ohio University Marching 110 and Wind Symphony in the Macy’s Day Parade and at Carnegie Hall. On piano, she earned first place in the Graves Adult Duo Piano Competition, honorable mention in the Ohio University Concerto Competition, and has worked as a piano accompanist in Southeastern Ohio for the past eight years.
Supplemental Band Staff
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Billman - Assistant Band Director
Mr. Paul Hogue - Assistant Band Director
Mrs. Karen Elliott - Double Reed Specialist
Ms. Elisha Mannering - Baton Instructor
Mrs. Sarah Harris - Auxiliary Advisor
Mrs. Ashley Ross - Auxiliary Advisor
Mr. Matthew McKee - Announcer
Mallory Scaife Wilson is a Wooster, Ohio native, and graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and a minor in Conducting. Her responsibilities as Assistant Band Director include assisting the Middle School Bands and Marching Ironmen, conducting the JHS Concert Winds, and teaching 3rd and 4th grade General Music.
Before joining the Jackson Bands staff, Mrs. Scaife taught at Wheelersburg Local Schools for three years. She was responsible for directing the Wheelersburg Middle and High School Concert Bands, Marching Band, and Pep Band, while teaching 8th Grade General Music and high school Class Piano. During her time at Wheelersburg, she tripled the band program’s overall enrollment, and led the WHS Concert Band to a Superior rating at OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Event in 2022.
Mrs. Scaife is a pianist and clarinetist, who performed with the Ohio University Marching 110 and Wind Symphony in the Macy’s Day Parade and at Carnegie Hall. On piano, she earned first place in the Graves Adult Duo Piano Competition, honorable mention in the Ohio University Concerto Competition, and has worked as a piano accompanist in Southeastern Ohio for the past eight years.
Supplemental Band Staff
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Billman - Assistant Band Director
Mr. Paul Hogue - Assistant Band Director
Mrs. Karen Elliott - Double Reed Specialist
Ms. Elisha Mannering - Baton Instructor
Mrs. Sarah Harris - Auxiliary Advisor
Mrs. Ashley Ross - Auxiliary Advisor
Mr. Matthew McKee - Announcer
