GREENSBORO, N.C. — Dr. Kenneth Ruff, director of University Bands at North Carolina A&T State University for more than 20 years, will retire in June 2026, the university announced Sunday.
Ruff has shaped generations of musicians through his leadership of the Marching Band, Symphonic Bands, Concert Band, and Pep Bands, as well as creating marching band drill designs and overseeing the entire band program.
Ruff earned a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from North Carolina A&T. He also holds a master’s degree in music education, a specialist degree in education, and a doctorate in education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro…