Richard Snider is a graduate of Texas Tech University holding both BMEd. and MMEd. degrees. He taught for 28 years in the Santa Fe Public Schools and has taught at St. Michael's High School since 2001.
Richard is a conductor for the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, working with three ensembles: Symphonic Band, Jazz Band 2 and String Orchestra 3.
In 2002 Richard was inducted into the New Mexico Music Educator's Hall of Fame. He has served as adjudicator and clinician for many schools and districts around the state.
Richard plays double bass with many local and area bands as well as jazz combos and big bands. He also plays clarinet and bass clarinet with the Santa Fe Community Orchestra and the Santa Fe Concert Band.