Russ Gavin

Russ Gavin is a Lecturer and the Dr. Arthur P. Barnes Director of Bands at Stanford University's Department of Music, School of Humanities and Sciences. His expertise lies in Wind Symphony, Music Education, and Conducting.

• Ph.D. in Music Education from Florida State University
• M.M. in Euphonium Performance from the University of Notre Dame
• B. Mus. in Education from Auburn University

Gavin's research and professional activities focus on music education pedagogy, wind ensemble performance dynamics, and educational psychology in music training. He has presented at major national conferences like the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and MENC/NAfME Biennial National Conference, with publications in journals such as the Journal of Research in Music Education and Psychology of Music.

As an active conductor and clinician, he has collaborated with music educators across Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, and Texas. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in band education and performance.