Rudy Crichlow

Rudy Crichlow has extensive experience in music education and youth program management, currently serving as After School Manager and Steel Band Teacher at St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School since November 2020. Rudy also works as a Permanent Substitute Teacher and has been the Bandleader and Founder of The Casplash Band since September 2000. Previous roles include part-time Youth Steel Band Director at Hamilton-Madison House, Substitute Teacher and Music Teacher for the New York City Department of Education, and Music Teacher at Fahari Academy Charter School. Rudy's teaching career began as a Certified Music Teacher with the NYC Department of Education, where responsibilities included directing a school steel band and teaching various music subjects. Rudy holds a Master's degree in Music Education from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Africana Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.