Jeff Schletzer began teaching at Father Ryan 26 years ago, and previously taught four years at McEwen High School. He has played percussion professionally for 21 years and is a member of MTSBOA, MENC, TBA and served on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board as well as the MTSBOA Executive Board.

Jeff is the head of the Fine Arts Department, co-directs the Marching Band, Winter Drumline, and helps with Jazz Band.

Email: schletzerj@fatherryan.org

Jereme Frey is in his 9th year teaching band and AP music Theory at Father Ryan. He graduated from The University of Tennessee with a degree in music specializing in Saxophone and woodwind instruments. Jereme played the drumset for The University of Tennessee Lady Vols pep band and has played both saxophone and drumset professionally. He has served as both the Mid-State Jazz and Tennessee State Jazz Chairperson and he is a member of MTSBOA, MENC, TBA and has been an active clinician and guest conducter.

Jereme directs the Jazz Band and co-directs the Marching Band.

Email: freyj@fatherryan.org

A 1998 Ryan graduate, Derek Schletzer began working part time with the marching band and winter drumline in 1997 and teaching full time at Father Ryan High School in 2003. He was a founding member of the inaugural Father Ryan Winter Drumline who went on to perform at the 1st WGI(World Guard International) World Championships in 1993. Just 2 years later the Fr. Ryan Winter Drumline, where he played snare, won the WGI World championship in their class. He has played in the snare lines of Music City Mystique and the Canton Bluecoats and has served on the Bluecoats percussion staff.

Derek is the director of the Drumline and a co-director of the Marching Band.

Email: schletzerd@fatherryan.org