Cedric Adderley

Cedric Adderley

Cedric Adderley is widely recognized as one of the most skillful young composers of his generation. His music is praised for its beauty, imaginative use of color, and for its ability to communicate powerfully with a broad concert-going public without sacrificing complexity, artistic integrity, or technical finesse. His compositions for various musical media include works in virtually every idiom from chamber music to musical theater and include a considerable amount of commissioned works. In addition to composing, Dr. Adderley enjoys a multifaceted career as an active clinician, conductor, and music educator. He is a frequent guest conductor for honor bands, school ensembles, and music festivals throughout the southeast. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in music education from East Carolina University and both Master’s and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in composition from the University of South Carolina. He is currently Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Music at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.