Brandon Felder

Brandon Felder is an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Bowie State University's College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Fine and Performing Arts. With over 20 years of experience in music education, performance, and choral direction, he combines academic rigor with artistic innovation.

• Bachelor of Music Education (Magna Cum Laude), Howard University

His research focuses on interdisciplinary music education, integrating technology into pedagogical practices and exploring intersections between choral conducting, sacred music traditions, and musical theatre. He emphasizes community engagement through music, with programs reaching Grammy-, NAMM-, and Billboard-recognized excellence.

Notable awards include the YAMAHA Music Educators 40 under 40 honor (2022) and multiple NAMM Music Merit Awards. He has performed for U.S. Presidents, international dignitaries, and artists like Oprah Winfrey, while maintaining active roles in sacred music communities and K-12 outreach.

• Director, Bowie State University Concert Choir
• Co-Director, SHABACH! Christian Academy Fine Arts
• Former Department Chair, Largo High School Performing Arts
• Artistic Associate Director, Washington Performing Arts Society