ERWIN CHANDLER holds a MASTER OF MUSIC DEGREE from Indiana University where he studied with PHILIP FARKAS, former Solo Homist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and author of THE ART OF HORN PLAYING and THE ART OF BRASS PLAYING.
 Mr. Chandler has performed with the Reading Symphony Orchestra, the Pottstown Symphony Orchestra (Principal Horn) the Alleghany Music Festival Orchestra Principal Horn), the American Wind Symphony Orchestra (Pittsburgh), and the Reading Brass Quintet. He is the co-founder of the BERKSHIRE BRASS QUINTET.
 * As a free-lance musician, he has performed with orchestras backing JOHNNY MATHIS, LOLA FALANA, ELVIS PRESLEY, ANDY WILLIAMS, HENRY MANCINI., OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN, PETULA CLARK, STARS OF LAWRENCE WELK SHOW He has served on the staff orchestras of the VALLEY FORGE MUSIC FAIR and the HERSHEY THEATER.
 
 * MR. CHANDLER earned a B. S. Degree in Music Education from ITHACA COLLEGE (NY) and a M.S. Degree in performance from INDIANA UNIVERSITY (BLOOMINGTON, IND) He has taught in the PORT JERVIS, N. Y. PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY, TIDEWATER MUSIC CAMP, LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE MUSIC CAMP , INTERLOCHEN  NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP , LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE, MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL.
 He and his wife, PATRICE, share a Music Studio in Reading PA.
 
 *As a COMPOSER, Mr. Chandler has received several commissions and awards. He is the recipient of the prestigious GEORGE WASHINGTON MEDAL OF HONOR for high achievement in composition for his work "THE CONSTITUTION" (VALLEY FORGE FREEDOM FOUNDATION). His compositions. have been performed in Europe as well as, throughout the USA. Grants from MEET THE COMPOSER were awarded for appearances at colleges and high schools where he has served as guest ... Lecture, Clinician, as well as Conductor for his own compositions.
 
 *In addition, he is very active as a JAZZ PIANIST / HORNIST as well as a composer of over 400 Jazz songs. He has composed music in many styles and for a variety of Instrumental combinations.
 .. Mr. .Chandler has served as a Jazz adjudicator and guest clinician..
 
 *COMMISSIONS for original works have been received from the
 READING SYMPHONY Orchestra (Reading, PA), POTTSTOWN SYMPHONY Orchestra (Pottstown, Pa), the NEW HOLLAND BAND (Pa), GOVERNOR MIFFLIN MUSIC ASSOCIATION ,Shillington, PA,  SCHUYLKILL  VALLEY DANCE COMPANY (Pottstown, PA), MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL, MUHLENBERG ELEMENTARY MUSIC DEPARTMENT, BAINBRIDGE (Pa) BAND ,HERSHEY SYMPHONY Individuals include MARTHA HESS (Oboe Concerto), DR. JAMES RYAN (Trombone solo) , CHRIS GEKKER & GARY MASKE (Duo for Trumpet and Tuba).
 
 *Mr. Chandler is a member of A.S.C.A.P and AFM local 132-211