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Nathan Froebe is an Instructor of Music Theory and Composition and serves as Area Coordinator in the Department of Music at Arkansas State University, within the College of Liberal Arts and Communication. He is an active composer, conductor, and music educator whose works are performed nationally and internationally.
Education:
- D.M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Composition (Wind Conducting minor)
- M.L.S., Fort Hays State University, Music Composition & Conducting
- B.M.E., Pittsburg State University, Piano & Saxophone
His research and compositional interests include music composition, narrative design, gestural expression influenced by Laban movement analysis, and queer artistry in music. His works span orchestral, wind ensemble, choral, chamber, and electronic media, often exploring identity, sensory imagery, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He frequently collaborates with saxophonist Nick May through the I Exist Project, amplifying LGBTQ+ voices in contemporary music.
His recent and upcoming works, such as Silence Still = Death, Celestial Observations, and We See the Horizon, reflect a strong trend toward programmatic, emotionally resonant, and socially engaged compositions. These pieces are being premiered across the U.S. and featured in festivals that celebrate diversity and innovation in new music.
Professional Affiliations:
- ASCAP
- Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI)
- College Music Society (CMS)
- Society for Music Theory (SMT)
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
- Kappa Kappa Psi (honorary)
Nathan Froebe is an active advisor and collaborator, engaging with performers and communities through commissions, premieres, and outreach. He publishes under his own imprint, Sonority Music Press, and maintains a robust digital presence to support the dissemination of his works. He has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the text, but his music has been recognized through competitive selections such as the South Bend Symphony Orchestra’s “Crossroads of America” competition.
He is involved in creative teams such as the I Exist Project and collaborates with visual artists and poets in interdisciplinary performances, particularly in projects like Celestial Observations at the University of Minnesota Morris.
