Wagner to lead ACU Bands

Dr. Peter Dryer, Director of Athletics, commented, “We are excited to have Doug join ACU and build a band program.  Working in coordination with both the athletics department and music program, we believe Doug has the experience and skills necessary to build a Christ-centered band program at ACU.”

Doug Wagner comes to Arizona Christian from Ohio, where he served in various roles in the high school setting.  He served as the Director of Bands and Music Chair for high schools in the Beaver Local School District and the Claymont City School District.  For over 30 years, Doug led the marching band, pep band, concert band, wind ensemble, and jazz band at his respective high school.  

Additionally, for the past 20 years Doug has served as a music arranger for competitive marching bands all across the country.  At the same time, he has adjudicated marching band competitions for most of his career, including the Ohio State Finals, West Penn Championships, New York State Contests, Oklahoma State Finals, and other local competitions.

Doug commented, “”I am so excited to be part of the ACU family. To have this opportunity is very humbling. Through God’s grace and guidance, great things are on the horizon.”

Doug studied Music Education at Marshall University in West Virginia, and continued postgraduate work at the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago.  He recently moved to Arizona with his wife to be near his children and grandchildren.  Doug attends McDowell Mountain Community Church and volunteers on the Praise and Worship team.

If you are interested in participating in a pep band or marching band at ACU, Doug can be reached at [email protected]