Chad Rose

Chad Rose is entering his twenty sixth year in music education and is currently in his fifth year as the Director of Bands at Sheridan High School in Sheridan, Wyoming. He grew up in the county seat of the least populated county in the least populated state in the United States, which is Lusk, Wyoming, where his parents were both career music educators. Mr. Rose graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Wyoming in 1999, a Masters of Arts Degree in Music Education from the University of Wyoming in 2007, and a Masters of Science Degree in Athletic Administration from Ohio University in 2019.

Mr. Rose is a Past-President for the Wyoming Music Educators Association and has served as a member of the Northwest Board for NAfME. He has filled seats on the board of directors for the Wyoming Worlds of Music Council and has served numerous board positions with both the WMEA and the Wyoming Jazz Educators. In the WJE, he has been Jazz Band Chair, Jazz Choir Chair and Treasurer. For the WMEA, he has served as District Vice President, Marching Band Chair, Band Vice President and President. In his various board positions, Mr. Rose has been responsible for selecting honor bands and choirs and playing a pivotal role in organizing six state WMEA Conferences.

Mr. Rose is a member of Phi Beta Mu, and in 2019, he was recognized by the Wyoming Chapter for their Bandmaster of the Year Award. He is a three-time Grammy Foundation Quarterfinalist for the Grammy Educator of the Year Award. In 2017, Chad received the Master Teacher award from Washakie County School District. In 2022, he represented Sheridan High School in the Tournament of Roses Parade as he marched in the Saluting America’s Band Directors Marching Band. Also in 2022, School Band & Orchestra Magazine recognized Mr. Rose as one of their 50 Directors Who Make a Difference. in 2024 he was recognized by the Wyoming Jazz Educators as the State Jazz Educator of the Year. In addition, he has been a 6-time conference coach of the year in Golf and has served the Wyoming Coaches Association board as Golf Chair, with 6 conference championships and 3 state runner-up finishes. He has also served his students through coaching Basketball, Football, and Soccer.

Mr. Rose has performed throughout the Rocky Mountain Region as vocalist and trombone player. He is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator, having judged festivals and directed honor bands in Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota. He has owned several businesses in the entertainment industry, which he is proudly passing to the next generation. He enjoys sharing the numerous outdoor opportunities that Wyoming has to offer with his wife Jennifer and his three musical children Chloe, Marshall, and Maverick.