https://padlet.com/fred_umar/About A composer based in Northern California, Frederick “Fred” Umar works on developing orchestral and wind band arrangements of well-choral works. In recent years, he has undertaken commissions for institutions ranging from Concordia University in Chicago to Shantou University in China. Fred Umar has also guided recording sessions with groups such as the Philadelphia Wind Symphony and Messiah College Wind Ensemble. Dr. Umar earned his Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Music) from La Sierra University in Riverside, where he focused on educational models that would enable implementation of national standards in the classroom. He completed his dissertation on the topic “An Evaluation of the Ostling Research Design for Establishing a Repertoire of Serious Artistic Merit.” He has since pursued doctoral studies in educational neuroscience at Harvard University and will earn a doctorate in educational psychology from La Sierra University mid-2021.. Frederick Umar has achieved significant recognition in his field, including being awarded transcription rights for Dance Symphony by the Aaron Copland Trust in 2014. In the same year, he also received transcription rights for Nikolai Myaskovsky’s Revolutionary Symphony No. 6 in E-flat. Fred Umar’s musical leadership roles have included responsibilities as a department chair, executive director, and assistant musical director of of both choirs, orchestras, and wind ensembles. He is a regular guest of ensembles around the US, and his works have been featured in commercials, most recently in China. en-us 2020-10-13 03:42:11 UTC 2025-11-08 02:10:53 UTC hello@padlet.com fred_umar https://padlet.com/fred_umar/About/wish/1511861697 A music composer, conductor, and performer, Frederick “Fred” Umar has been working in music for more than 20 years. Fred Umar holds several advanced degrees and is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society (GKIHS).

]]> 2021-05-11 02:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/fred_umar/About/wish/1511861697 fred_umar https://padlet.com/fred_umar/About/wish/1542253929 Frederick (Fred) Umar, a self-employed composer/arranger in California, split his career between musical pursuits and academia. Over the years, he has served as musical director, adjunct faculty professor, and interim conductor for different schools and ensembles, along with being commissioned for musical compositions by reputable groups internationally. Active in the professional community, Fred Umar belongs to the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). This organization promotes lifelong involvement in choral music through performance, education, and advocacy.]]> 2021-05-20 03:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/fred_umar/About/wish/1542253929 fred_umar https://padlet.com/fred_umar/About/wish/1567111843
Frederick “Fred” Umar is a resident of California, and is studying toward an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction: Music from La Sierra University. With many years of experience in eclectic genres, Frederick Umar has worked hard in many areas over the years to become a conductor.

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