Christopher Nichter joined the University of Cincinnati as Director of Bands in June 2017. His role includes Head Artistic Director & Principal Conductor for the Spirit Bands (Marching & Basketball), Concert Bands, Jazz Bands, and all other ensembles within the Bearcat Bands comprehensive campus band program.
Nichter previously served as Assistant Director of Bands at West Virginia University from 2007-2016.
Prior to his time with the Mountaineers, he served as Director of Instrumental Music at Fort Hill High School for a year.
Nichter graduated from West Virginia in 2002, earning his bachelor’s degree in music in education. He later earned his master’s in music in conducting from West Virginia in 2007.
Christopher Nichter
Band Director