Dr. Joel Graham

Dr. Joel M. Graham is the Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Wilkes University where he directs the Civic Band and Jazz Ensemble, teaches courses in music history and music theory, and oversees the instrumental music program. His previous positions include serving as the Director of Bands at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, the Director of Bands at The College of Wooster in Wooster, OH, the Music Program Director at the Kents Hill School in Readfield, ME, and the Director of Music at Lee Academy in Lee, ME. While living in Maine, he also directed the Robert Browne Hall Memorial Band in Oakland, ME providing performance opportunities for local novices, music educators, and professionals in the greater Waterville, ME area.
 
Graham earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting from George Mason University, where he studied with Professor Mark Camphouse and Dr. Dennis Layendecker, Colonel USAF retired, and his Master of Arts degree in conducting from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied with Dr. Andrew Boysen, Jr. and served as the graduate assistant to bands. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in music education at the University of Southern Maine, where he studied with Dr. Peter Martin, Professor Elizabeth Rines, and Professor Trent Austin.
 
Dr. Graham maintains an active guest conducting schedule and is regularly in demand as a clinician and adjudicator. He is also an accomplished brass musician, performing on trumpet, trombone, and horn in several NEPA ensembles, and has received several honors and awards, including an honorable mention in the American Prize national conducting competition.

• Bachelor of Music in Music Education, University of Southern Maine
• Master of Arts in Music: Music Conducting, University of New Hampshire
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting, George Mason University