Dr. Benjamin A Chamberlain
Chair of Music & Theatre
Associate Professor of Music
Director of Instrumental Activities
Benjamin A. Chamberlain serves as Chair of the Department of Music & Theatre, Director of Instrumental Activities, and Associate Professor of Music at Xavier University. In his current role, he directs concert ensembles, leads The Album Project, and teaches courses in conducting and Music Education.
Chamberlain earned the bachelor of music degree in music education from the University of Minnesota, the master of music degree in conducting from Louisiana State University, and the doctor of music in conducting from Northwestern University. His primary teachers were Frank B. Wickes and Mallory Thompson. In addition to university teaching, his public school teaching experience includes four years of service in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Chamberlain has served as conductor and clinician throughout the United States, including appearances with the West Point Band, the National High School Music Institute, and the Music Institute of Chicago. Chamberlain's professional affiliations include the College Band Directors National Association, Conductors Guild, the National Band Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor.
First Year at Xavier
2015
Degrees
- DMA, Conducting, Northwestern University;MM, Conducting, Louisiana State University;BM, Music Education, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities