Dr. David Rahbee

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Alexander Rahbee is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington in the School of Music, where he serves as the Director of Orchestral Activities and Chair of Orchestral Conducting. He conducts the University of Washington Symphony Orchestra and founded the Campus Philharmonia Orchestras. Rahbee has earned significant recognition in the field, receiving the American-Austrian Foundation's Herbert von Karajan Fellowship in 2003, the International Richard-Wagner-Verband Stipend in 2005, and a fellowship at the Acanthes Centre in Paris in 2007. He was awarded the American Prize in 2020 for his work in orchestral programming. Rahbee's conducting experience includes collaborations with renowned orchestras such as the Seattle Symphony and has served as assistant conductor at the Vienna State Opera from 2002 to 2010. His teaching engagements have included positions at several prestigious summer music festivals and masterclasses with influential conductors. He holds degrees in music from Indiana University, the New England Conservatory, and the University of Montreal, and has been involved in various publications including articles on Gustav Mahler and orchestral music arrangements. Rahbee continues to impact the field with his innovative programming and artistic leadership.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.