Christian M. Noon

Christian M. Noon serves as Assistant Director of Bands and Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Education at the University of Missouri’s School of Music (College of Arts and Science). He teaches graduate/undergraduate music education courses, conducts the University Band, and oversees Marching Mizzou and Mini Mizzou. His career includes public school teaching in Colorado and advocacy for diverse, equitable wind ensemble programming.

Education:

• PhD, University of South Carolina
• MM, University of Miami Frost School of Music
• BME, University of Colorado at Boulder

Research focuses on sociology/social justice in music education, teacher identity development, and conducting pedagogy. He emphasizes making music education inclusive and expansive through curricular practices that engage diverse communities. Publications appear in Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, Journal of Music Teacher Education, and others.

Affiliations include NAfME, CBDNA, CMS, and honor societies Pi Kappa Lambda (member), Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma (honorary). His work bridges scholarship with practical teaching, emphasizing equitable pedagogy and vibrant ensemble performance.