Mark Camphouse
A product of the rich cultural life of Chicago, composer-conductor Mark Camphouse was born in Oak Park, Illinois in 1954. He
holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in music from Northwestern University where he studied conducting privately with John
P. Paynter and trumpet with Vincent Cichowicz. A Chicago Civic Orchestra scholarship enabled Camphouse to study trumpet
privately for two years with legendary Chicago Symphony Principal, Adolph Herseth. Largely self-taught as a composer,
Camphouse began composing at an early age, with the Colorado Philharmonic premiering his FIRST SYMPHONY at age 17. His 16
published works for wind band have received widespread critical acclaim and are performed frequently here and abroad. Many may
be heard on the Albany, Citadel and Summit labels. Mr. Camphouse has served as guest conductor, lecturer and clinician in 39
states, Canada and Europe. He is an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association and serves as coordinator of the
National Band Association Young Composer Mentor Project. Camphouse conceived and edits the unique multi-volume book series
for GIA Publications, Composers on Composing for Band.
Mr. Camphouse is Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Radford University in Virginia, a position he has held since 1984.
Other principal artistic and administrative positions he has held include serving as Music Director and Conductor of the New Mexico
Music Festival at Taos Symphony Orchestra (1977-1982), Music Division Head of the Virginia Governor's School of the Arts (1985-
1989), and Acting Dean of Music of the New World School of the Art's in Miami, Florida during the 1998-99 academic year.
Camphouse is the recipient of various awards, including the Dedmon Award for Professorial Excellence (Radford's highest faculty
honor) and an Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia - the Commonwealth's highest honor
for demonstrated excellence in teaching, research and public service. Mark Camphouse and his wife, soprano Elizabeth Curtis,
reside in Radford with their twin daughters, Beth and Briton.
The Works of Mark Camphouse
Declarations Elegy Essay In Memoriam Movement for Rosa, A Pacific Commemoration Three London MiniaturesCommissioned by Regina B. Stott for the Woodward academy Bands (College Park, Georgia) Three London Miniatures received its premiere performance in Atlanta on February 1, 1998 with the composer conducting. Performed at 1998 Mid-West International Band & Orchestra Clinic.
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