Nathan Ratliff - Cello Pans

           After completing high school in Oklahoma, Nathan received a Bachelor of Music Performance in percussion as well as piano from the University of Oklahoma, studying under Dr. Gibson. While at OU, he performed in the steel band and percussion ensemble, as well as marching with the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps for the 97 and 98 seasons. He then went on to receive a Master of Music Performance in percussion from the University of North Texas, where he studied from Mark Ford, Christopher Deane, and Paul Rennick. Upon completing school, he took over the position as the director of the UNT 2:00 Steel Band. His abilities have led him to perform with Greg Bissonnette, Paul Wertico, Ray Holman, Pan Ramajay, Darrin Dyke, Mike Mainieri, and many more. In addition to freelance performing and teaching throughout the state, Nathan is a percussion instructor at The Colony High School in The Colony Texas.