Desert Mountain High School Instrumental Music-Teaches IB Music, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Marching Band and Symphonic Orchestra

Mr. Snyder is a Tempe based educator, multi-instrumentalist, and performer. During his time at ASU he studied saxophone under Professor Bryon Ruth and Dr. Christopher Creviston while earning his Music Learning and Teaching Degree.

As an active performer, Jackson has performed with a wide range of ensembles including Big Bands, Latin Ensembles, Wind Ensembles, the ASU Saxophone Choir, Pothos Saxophone Quartet, and a number of Jazz Combos. These performances have allowed him the opportunity to perform in a wide range of musical settings all around the US, having performed in Arizona, Virginia, West Virginia, Texas, Florida, and Georgia.

In addition to his performance experience, Mr. Snyder has demonstrated strong leadership in a variety of musical settings. He served as Head Drum Major of the Sun Devil Marching Band, where he led one of the nation's premier collegiate marching ensembles. He has also worked as Woodwind Caption Head at Gilbert High School, where he trained student leaders, coached the woodwind section, and contributed to musical and visual design. Mr. Snyder is thrilled to bring his passion for music and education to Desert Mountain High School, where he looks forward to building on the program’s strong tradition and inspiring the next generation of musicians. Please join us in welcoming him to Desert Mountain!