Chris Herard is a music educator, conductor, performer, clinician, adjudicator and producer from Calgary, Canada. He has been involved in music education for over 25 years. Chris holds multiple degrees from the University of Calgary and the University of Hawaii. He is currently Director of Bands at Bishop Carroll High School and directs an adult community band for the Westwinds Music Society. Chris has judged and presented in Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, Brazil, Germany, Denmark, the USA and Canada.

Chris is a founding member and sits on the board of CADME (Calgary Association for the Development of Music Education), as well as is a founding board member of SLAM! (Servant Leadership Association for Music). He also serves on the boards for the Alberta International Band Festival (AIBF), WAMSB (World Association of Marching Showbands) and performs with the Heebee-jeebees. He is a member of Phi Betu Mu, the Alberta Band Association, and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and As served as a judge for the Grammy’s as well as the Juno Awards. 

Chris developed Band Directors United in 2014 to connect band teachers to master teachers, promote best practice and build community. It’s working.