Dwayne Rice (b. 1974) is a freelance composer and arranger living in New York City. He composes and arranges music for various ensembles around the country. He was the percussion instructor at Birdville High School from 2002-2006, and at Hebron High School from 1999-2002. Under his direction, the Birdville HS percussion ensemble won the PAS ensemble competition in 2005.  Dwayne received a Master’s Degree in Percussion Performance, with a minor in composition, from the University of North Texas in 2000, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Sam Houston State University in 1997.