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John Crabtree is an Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Sam Houston State University's School of Music, with additional teaching appointments at Lone Star College in Kingwood. His office is located in GPAC, room 220C, and he can be reached at jcrabtree@shsu.edu.
Dr. Crabtree received his musical education from Southeastern Louisiana University, where he earned a Master of Music in Guitar Performance, and Louisiana State University, where he completed both a Master of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition.
As a composer, Crabtree's work spans multiple genres and media, with a particular focus on contemporary classical composition across various ensembles including orchestral, chamber, choral, and electronic formats. His research interests center on music composition, music theory, and the study of rock and pop music. His 2018 collaboration with Dave Englert produced the digital textbook Rock On! The Study of Rock & Pop Music, which was implemented at Sam Houston State University, demonstrating his scholarly engagement with popular music pedagogy. Crabtree has demonstrated remarkable versatility, creating works for traditional ensembles while also exploring multimedia collaborations, such as his award-winning animated work Marbles with animator Diana Salles.
Crabtree's compositional output shows a consistent engagement with both ceremonial and concert music, with notable works including multiple commencement marches, sacred compositions like his Requiem, and pieces commemorating significant historical events such as the 9/11 twentieth anniversary. His recent works (2021-2023) demonstrate continued productivity and recognition, with multiple semi-finalist placements in the prestigious American Prize in Composition competition across various categories.
- Phi Mu Alpha National Conference Centennial Fanfare Competition (1997) for A Centennial Celebration: Sinfonian Fanfare
- INMC Composition Competition (2001) for Scintillate Plectrums
- Multiple ASCAP Standard Awards
- Winner of Penn State University College of Arts and Architecture's Competition for Commencement Marches
- National Semi-Finalist for the American Prize in Composition (2022) for Portraits of Manchac
- Second Place in the American Prize in Composition (2022) for Rain Falls From Broken Glass
- National Semi-Finalist for the American Prize in Composition (2023) for Agnus Dei and Twenty Such
While specific details about his advisees are not provided in the available information, Crabtree has maintained an active teaching career across multiple institutions including Louisiana State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, Our Lady of the Lake College, the University of Houston, Sam Houston State University, and Lone Star College. His professional affiliations include the College Music Society (CMS), Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI), Southeastern Composers League (SCL), National Association of Composers, USA (NACUSA), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and ASCAP, indicating strong engagement with the broader music academic and professional community.
Though not explicitly mentioning specific research labs, Crabtree's collaborative work with organizations like the Kingwood Chorale and Orchestra, as well as his multimedia project with animator Diana Salles, demonstrates his engagement in collaborative creative environments. His recent virtual performances during the pandemic period also show adaptability to new performance formats and technologies.
