Dr. Joe Chapman

 

Dr. Joe Chapman has presented numerous solo piano recitals in Georgia and throughout the southeast including solo recitals for public radio and television. He has toured the United States and eight foreign countries as conductor, accompanist (piano and organ) and soloist.

Beyond his expertise at the keyboard, Dr. Chapman is also active as an arranger and composer. His musical arrangements have been performed by choirs and bands from elementary, middle, high schools, and colleges, throughout the southeast. He is also gaining recognition as a composer of sacred choral music. As a music theorist, he is currently writing a comprehensive college music theory text, which includes computer-generated aural exercises.

As a Professor of Music at North Georgia College & State University, Dr. Chapman serves as Director of Keyboard Studies and coordinator of the NGCSU All American Piano Celebration. He also teaches courses in music theory. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in piano performance from the University of South Carolina in August, 1987. He has served the music profession in a variety of capacities, including a term as president of the Georgia Music Teachers Association.

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