Instrumental Music Christian Baughman

Christian Baughman currently serves as an instrumental music instructor at Parkview Middle School in Ankeny, IA.  His responsibilities at Parkview include sixth and seventh grade band, instrumental music lessons, and jazz band.  He also is marching and maneuvering coordinator for the Ankeny High School Marching Hawks and teaches wind and percussion group lessons grades six through twelve for the Ankeny High School feeder pattern. 

Mr. Baughman holds a Master of Music Education degree from Boston University and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Drake University.  Mr. Baughman previously served instrumental music students in the Des Moines, Newton and Johnston school districts. 

Mr. Baughman performed for six seasons with the Dubuque Colts Drum and Bugle Corps and after aging out served on the brass staff for several more seasons.  In 2017 he was inducted into the Colts Hall of Fame. 

He is a two-time IRONMAN triathlon finisher and has numerous 70.3, Olympic and Sprint distance finishes.  Health and wellness are a major passion for him and he is proud to say that he has contributed to the active journey of many friends and family.  Mr. Baughman is married with two band kids of his own (trombone and saxophone).  Follow him on Twitter: @MrBAnkeny