Chris Ferguson

Chris Ferguson (b.1973) draws on his experiences as an educator and performer to write music that is both fun and accessible to young musicians. His compositions and arrangements are enjoyed by ensembles throughout the country with several of his works receiving recognition as “Editor’s Choice” from J.W. Pepper.

Mr. Ferguson is a National Board Certified teacher and has been named both “Teacher of the Year” and “Distinguished Educator of the Year” by his colleagues in North Carolina. Mr. Ferguson often appears as a guest clinician and has conducted bands at the UNC Greensboro Summer Music Camp for many years. Mr. Ferguson is a graduate of Appalachian State University (B.M.) and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (M.M.) where he studied with Jim Miller of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

A versatile player, Mr. Ferguson has performed with a variety of organizations including touring Broadway productions, symphony orchestras, big bands and the rodeo. He has held positions with both the Long Bay Symphony and the Disneyland All – American College Band. Currently he serves as trombonist with the Salisbury Symphony and is a member of the Giannini Brass.

Mr. Ferguson is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Mr. Ferguson resides in Salisbury, North Carolina with his wife Sonya and sons Thomas and James.