Chris Bandy is a creator, composer, arranger, vocalist, educator, transcriber, engraver and music theorist. Bandy's biggest passion is to create—whether it is music, games, computer programs, tutorials, teaching materials, action films, fiction or essays. He enjoys creating music for a variety of ensembles, including solo, chamber, jazz combo and ensemble, choir, wind ensemble, orchestra and fixed media. He frequently writes vocal multitrack arrangements and composes music in jazz, popular and contemporary classical styles. Bandy is a regular content creator on YouTube, having garnered over 50,000 subscribers and 14 million views.
He holds a B.M. in Music Composition from Baylor University, an M.A. in Music Composition from the University of North Texas, and a Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition from Kent State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in all three degrees.
- BM in Music Composition, Baylor University
- MA in Music Composition, University of North Texas
- PhD in Music Theory and Composition, Kent State University