Christopher Ryder

Christopher Ryder is a Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Mary Washington Department of Music. Contactable via cryder@umw.edu or phone (540-654-1960), he is based in Pollard Hall Room 208. Recently, he hosted a holiday sing-along event with UMW Choirs in December 2021 outside George Washington Hall, preceding the UMW Philharmonic Holiday Concert.

• Academic Rank: Professor
• Department: Music
• Location: Pollard Hall Room 208

Ryder specializes in choral conducting and music education, with administrative responsibilities overseeing choral activities at the university. His role combines performance direction, educational programming, and event coordination within the music discipline.