Dr. Joe Chapman has presented numerous solo piano recitals in Georgia
and throughout the southeast including solo recitals for public radio
and television. He has toured the United States and eight foreign
countries as conductor, accompanist (piano and organ) and soloist.
Beyond his expertise at the keyboard, Dr. Chapman is also active as an
arranger and composer. His musical arrangements have been performed by
choirs and bands from elementary, middle, high schools, and colleges,
throughout the southeast. He is also gaining recognition as a composer
of sacred choral music. As a music theorist, he is currently writing a
comprehensive college music theory text, which includes
computer-generated aural exercises.
As a Professor of Music at North Georgia College & State University,
Dr. Chapman serves as Director of Keyboard Studies and coordinator of
the NGCSU All American Piano Celebration. He also conducts the NGCSU
Orchestra and teaches courses in music theory. He received his Doctor
of Musical Arts Degree in piano performance from the University of
South Carolina in August, 1987. He has served the music profession in a
variety of capacities, including a term as president of the Georgia
Music Teachers Association.
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