Chris Murphree

Front Ensemble Designer

Chris is currently a freelancing percussion specialist in Indiana, primarily working with Brownsburg High School, Veritas Indoor Percussion, and Noblesville High School. He serves as an arranger, designer, and teacher for all three groups throughout the year. He received his Master’s degree from Indiana University, and his Bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University, where he also served as an Adjunct Professor of Percussion. During his time at IU he served as the associate instructor for the Marching Hundred Drumline. His responsibilities included teaching and writing for the drumline throughout the fall season. His responsibilities at MTSU included teaching private lessons, working with the MTSU drumline, and teaching percussion ensemble.

Chris’ marching career includes Spirit of Atlanta, The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps, and Music City Mystique. His past drum corps teaching experience includes Troopers, Phantom Regiment, Madison Scouts, and most recently the Blue Knights where he served as front ensemble arranger. He is also proud to be endorsed by Innovative Percussion Inc.