Ryan Farris is a music educator based out of Denton, Texas. He graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M - Commerce (now East Texas A&M) with a bachelor's degree in music education. Since graduation, Ryan has worked as an assistant band director at Krum High School and Middle School. During his time at Krum High School, the band has earned consistent UIL superior ratings, advanced to the Texas State Marching Contest, earned several BOA Regional and Super Regional Class Championships, been named the runner-up to the TMEA 4A Honor Band, and earned the prestigious Sudler Shield award.
Ryan marched baritone with the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2014 and was a member of the group's featured small ensemble in 2017. After aging out, he worked as a baritone tech for the Vanguard Cadets from 2018 to 2022, then joined the Phantom Regiment brass staff from 2023 to 2026.
Ryan is thrilled to be joining the Mandarins brass staff for the upcoming season!