Tristan Peterson is the Instrumental Music Teacher at Galileo Middle School, in Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado Springs, CO. Tristan attended the University of Colorado Boulder where he studied Tuba Performance and Music Education. Tristan completed student teaching at Smoky Hill High School and Russell Middle School.

At Galileo, Tristan taught band and orchestra online and in person at several points through the 20-21 school year. He provides numerous performance opportunities for all students including a concert every quarter, performing at assemblies, and the Colorado Springs Festival of Lights Parade. Tristan is inspired by motivating youth through his passion for music.