Staff

Terry Bettner, Director of Bands
Contact: terryb@rcs.k12.in.us

In his 16th year at RCS, 20th year teaching, Mr. Bettner teaches the beginning band program, Test Intermediate School Band, Steel Drum Ensemble, and the Richmond High School Band program.  He also serves as Department Chairperson for the Creative Arts at Richmond High School.  Mr. Bettner holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Ball State University and a Masters degree from Earlham College. Mr. Bettner's primary instrument is percussion

Randy Ecker, Director of Choirs
Contact: randye@rcs.k12.in.us

Nathan Rigsby, Associate Director of Bands

Contact: nathanr@rcs.k12.in.us

In his 6th year at RCS, Mr. Rigsby teaches the beginning band program, Dennis Middle School Band, the RHS band program, percussion ensemble, and music appreciation. Mr. Rigsby is a graduate of Miami University, Oxford.  His main instrument is the Eupohnium and Tuba.

Lauren Gruber, Director of Orchestras
Contact: lgruber@rcs.k12.in.us

In her first year teaching at RCS, Miss Gruber teaches beginning, intermediate, and advanced orchestra to students in grades 6 through 12. Miss Gruber is a first year teacher, graduating from Kent State University where she majored in music education. Her primary instrument is the cello. 

Teressa Runnels, Devilette Instructor
Contact: teresar@rcs.k12.in.us