Edwin Santiago

Director of Music & Worship

Since college, Edwin Santiago has had the opportunity to tour, perform, and record with various artists, including Salvador, Jaci Velasquez, TobyMac, and Kirk Franklin. His passion for cultural diversity is also evidenced by his long-term partnership with InterVaristy Christian Fellowship/USA, where he has led multicultural worship for many conferences, including Urbana 06 and 09. For over 15 years, Edwin has taught subjects like band, salsa, music theory, Spanish, math, and science in public schools. He is a band leader (El Movimiento & The Imer Santiago Quintet), sought-after studio musician, Yamaha Performing Artist, and an alternate for the Dr. Phillips Center Jazz Orchestra.

Urbana Year