Pearlberg Joins Catholic Athletics as Director of Athletic Bands

1/17/2024 12:00:00 PM | By: Jeff Jezewski

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Catholic University Athletic Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Christopher Pearlberg as the inaugural Director of Athletic Bands. Pearlberg is expected to start in February. Catholic University Associate VP and Director of Athletics Kevin Robinson announced the creation of a pep band dedicated to Catholic University and its athletic programs in October.

"This is an exciting addition to our Catholic University Athletics family," said Robinson. "Chris' passion for music will help us drive the energy and enthusiasm that our pep band will bring as we create the soundtrack for Catholic Athletics."

Pearlberg joins Catholic after spending the past year-plus as the Athletic Bands Director at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Pearlberg was tasked with the similar role of developing and directing a new college pep band upon his arrival at St. Mary's.

"I am thrilled to join the staff at the Catholic University of America and develop the brand new pep band," said Pearlberg. "It is an honor to serve in this role; we have exciting plans for creating a thrilling atmosphere both on campus and at athletic events."

Pearlberg holds a Bachelor of Music, Performance degree from Temple University ('12), a Master of Music, Performance degree from Carnegie Mellon ('14), and a Doctor of Music, Literature and Performance degree from Indiana University ('20).

His extensive teaching background includes time spent at St. Mary's Ryken in Leonardtown, Md., and Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH. Pearlberg also has teaching experience at the Luzerne Music Center in Luzerne, N.Y., the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Campbellsville University, and Timberlane Regional School District in Plaistow, NH.

Students of Pearlberg's have gone on to great success including, but not limited to a gold medal in the Indiana State School Music Association (Solo and Ensemble), Juilliard Pre College, Juilliard Music Advancement Program, and the New Jersey Youth Symphony.

For any current or prospective students interested in Catholic Athletics Pep Band, please reach out to wallsj@cua.edu.

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