CORE MUSIC AND THE ARTS
Staff and Admins

Chris Creswell
Brass Arranger
Chris Creswell is a versatile trombonist, composer/arranger, visual designer, and educator based in Jacksonville, FL. Since 2001, he has composed and arranged extensively for marching ensembles across the United States including numerous state champions, WGI champions, BOA regional finalists, and a USBands National Champion.
Chris serves as Artist in Residence and Associate Director of Bands at Jacksonville University, where he directs the Marching Band, Jazz Orchestra, and coordinates music education. He also remains active as a professional trombonist performing for jazz and corporate bands across the southeast.
Chris holds degrees from the University of North Florida, The Manhattan School of Music, and is currently ABD for a DMA in Music Education at Boston University.