Christopher Burns is currently the Fine and Performing Arts Resource Specialist in Osceola County, Florida. He received his B.M.E. from the University of Central Florida and his M.M.E. from Boston University and holds a PhD in Music Education from the University of South Florida with interests in New Media and Modern Band integration as well as Learner-Centered Education.

Christopher has taught Arts Integration and been an adjunct for Elementary Music Methods at UCF as well as presented workshops in several states around the country. His passion for arts education and integration can be seen in these presentations as well as in his work with students during summer musical theatre camps and his “Osceola Rocks!” modern band classes. Before moving into his current position, Chris taught over 12 years in the elementary music classroom where his students were selected to perform at various events and locations including Disney World and many sporting events.