Tucker Biddlecombe

Tucker Biddlecombe is a Professor of Choral Studies and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music. He conducts the Vanderbilt Chorale, teaches conducting and music education, and leads the Nashville Symphony Chorus. His work spans major classical repertoire, including collaborations with Roomful of Teeth and international guest conducting roles in Europe and Asia.

Education: B.M. (SUNY Potsdam), M.M. and Ph.D. (Florida State University). His research focuses on choral pedagogy and performance, highlighted by the Vanderbilt Choral Scholars program and preparations for landmark works like Mahler’s Symphony No. 8. Awards include the Blair Faculty Excellence Award.

Leadership includes directing the UCTB honor choir for the American Choral Directors Association, preparing world-premiere recordings (e.g., Harbison’s Requiem), and conducting at Carnegie Hall. He resides in Nashville with his wife Mary, who directs Blair Academy and Vanderbilt Youth Choirs.