About
Dwayne Corbin serves as Professor of Instrumental Music at George Fox University, conducting the Wind Ensemble, Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, and Percussion Ensemble while teaching music education, music history, and applied percussion/drum kit. He additionally directs the Tilikum Chamber Orchestra, a Portland regional community ensemble.
His academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Music Education (BME) from Wheaton College Conservatory of Music
- Master of Music (MM) in Percussion Performance from Central Washington University
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Corbin's professional focus spans conducting methodologies, historical analysis of orchestral repertoire, percussion pedagogy, and contemporary composition. His dual expertise as a classical percussionist and drum kit performer informs his interdisciplinary approach to music education and ensemble direction.
His notable recognition includes:
- First place in the 2009 Percussive Arts Society composition contest for 'Cage for One' (published by C. F. Peters)
Corbin maintains active ensemble leadership without documented graduate student advisement or research grants in the provided materials. His performance history encompasses principal percussionist roles in the North State Symphony (2007-2018) and extensive conducting positions across regional orchestras.
He directs George Fox University's Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble alongside the Chehalem Symphony Orchestra, while leading the Tilikum Chamber Orchestra as music director for community engagement in Portland.
