Biography

With a career spanning 38 years in music education, Christina M. Huss has taught and conducted bands at both the middle school and high school level, most recently as Director of Bands at Valdosta Middle School, where she retired in 2016. 

Throughout her career, Ms. Huss’ bands have performed in multiple venues throughout the Southeastern United States and have consistently received superior ratings in various state and regional events.

Ms. Huss has served in a variety of roles in state music affiliations, and has enjoyed various honors and awards, including Teacher of the Year and STAR Teacher, during her 28-year tenure at Brooks County High School in Quitman, GA. Since retiring, Christina enjoys composing music for bands and orchestra, and continues to mentor and teach middle school band part-time for the Lowndes County, GA band program. Prior to coming to Lowndes County, she served as Director of Bands at both Valdosta Middle School in Valdosta, GA and Berrien Middle School in Nashville, GA.

Ms. Huss’ primary focus is instrumental literature for young bands and orchestras, and can currently be found at Excelcia Music Publishing, Randall Standridge Music, Wingert Jones Music, and Carl Fischer Music. Her compositions are found on numerous State festival and contest lists, as well as J.W. Pepper’s Editor’s Choice picks and Bandworld Magazine’s Top 100. Most recently, Christina’s music has been featured in performances throughout the country, including the prestigious Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago.

Ms. Huss is an alum of Valdosta State University, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education. She is a founding co-director and conductor of the Azalea Winds Community Band based in Valdosta, GA, where she continues to perform and serve as an adjudicator, guest conductor, and clinician.

Most recently, Ms. Huss is a 2021 Recipient of the Citation of Merit from the Women Band Directors International. Currently, Ms. Huss lives in Valdosta, GA, where she enjoys spending time with her family, and is often found in the park or at the beach with granddaughters.