Mark Camphouse

Who is Mark Camphouse?

Mark Camphouse is an American composer and conductor who has written primarily for symphonic winds, but whose output also includes works for orchestra, choir and chamber brass.

A product of the rich cultural life of Chicago, Camphouse received some formal musical training at Northwestern University. He began composing at an early age, with the Colorado Philharmonic premiering his "First Symphony" at age 17. His works for wind band have received critical acclaim and are performed throughout the United States. Engagements as a guest, lecturer and clinician have taken him to 33 states, Canada and Europe.

Camphouse is an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association and serves as conductor of the National Band Association’s Young Composer Mentor Project. He is also the editor of the Composers on Composing series of books, published by GIA Music Publications. He is currently the director of the Wind Symphony at George Mason University. Camphouse was formerly professor of music and director of bands at Radford University from 1984 to 2006.

He is also a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.