Biography

Mr. Nathan Muehl, assistant professor of music, teaches instrumental studies at Alderson-Broaddus College. His primary responsibilities include conducting the Concert Band, Woodwind Ensemble, Music Technology, and teaching music education courses. Mr. Muehl is in demand as a guest conductor and clinician and enjoys working with high school, community, and professional ensembles.  

Prior to his appointment at A-B, Muehl was a Director of High School Music in Ohio.  In addition to teaching Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Choir, he founded a Community Wind Ensemble and created Intro to Guitar and Advanced Guitar courses.  Muehl also has experience teaching string students through the Jefferson Academy in Columbus, Ohio. 

 

 

 

 

 

Muehl graduated Summa Cum Laude from The Ohio State University earning a Bachelor Degree of Music Education with a minor in Business.  A Theodore Presser Scholar, Muehl was awarded an Ohio State University Fellowship and completed a Master of Music Degree in Conducting.  Muehl studied conducting with Dr. Russel Mikkelson, Mr. Richard Blatti, Mr. Marshall Haddock, and Dr. Hilary Apfelstdat.  He has received insightful instruction and positive critiques at conducting master classes from H. Robert Reynolds, Craig Kirchhoff, Tim Reynish, Gary Hill, as well as several officers of the United States Air Force Bands.

Mr. Muehl is an accomplished flutist having studied with Katherine Borst Jones, Diane Gilley, and performed in several master classes for William Bennet, Michael Lynn, Nancy Hadden, Kyril Magg, and Michel Debost.  His arrangements have been performed at the National Flute Association Convention and the Central Ohio Flute Association Convention.  Muehl’s professional affiliations include MENC, WVMEA, OMEA, Conductors Guild, American String Teachers Association, and the National Flute Association.

Muehl resides with his wife, Valdeline, in Fairmont, WV.