Jason Werden has been teaching with MusicAlliance since August 2009 and is currently serving as the band director of St. Christopher, St. Angela Merici, Holy Family, St. Francis de Sales, and Saints Joseph and John Schools.  He believes that music education plays an important role in the development of children, and that participating in a school band program can help students achieve success in school and in life.

Mr. Werden earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The University of Akron, where he studied applied saxophone with Richard Shanklin.  As a member of The University of Akron Symphonic Band, Mr. Werden traveled to Germany, Austria, and The Czech Republic to perform concerts in May 2007.  Mr. Werden has also served as the president of The University of Akron's chapter of The Ohio Music Education Association and was inducted into the Pi Kappa Lambda Music Honors Society.

As a saxophonist, Mr. Werden has performed with several community ensembles and has appeared as a soloist with numerous wedding bands and jazz ensembles.  Mr. Werden has also played in pit orchestras for performances at Playhouse Square in Cleveland.

Mr. Werden holds professional memberships with The National Association for Music Education and The Ohio Music Education Association, and holds a multi-age (k-12) teaching license in music.