November 2026: Composer of the Month

David Biedenbender

David Biedenbender is a composer conductor, performer, educator, and interdisciplinary collaborator. His music is influenced by experiences performing in rock and jazz groups, classical ensembles and concert bands, a New Orleans-style brass band, as well as Indian Carnatic Music.

David has collaborated with many renowned performers and ensembles, including Alarm Will Sound, PRISM Saxophone Quartet, Stenhammar String Quartet, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, VocalEssence, Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, Music from Copland House, among many others. His works for wind ensemble have been performed by ensembles including La garde Républicaine, the United States Navy Band, "President's Own' Marine Band, "Pershing's Own" Army Band, and many leading collegiate and conservatory wind ensembles. Recognition for David's work includes the Rudolf Nissim Prize, Sousa/Ostwald Award, two ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Awards, a Barlow Commission, and the Suzanne and Lee Ettelson Composers Award.

David is Professor and Chair of Composition in the College of Music at Michigan State University, and he has served previously on the composition and theory faculty at Boise State University, Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, and Madonna University.

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