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Steven Emmanuel Chambers is a passionate musician who focuses his craft on teaching others how to relate to the world around them through music. He is currently the Choral Director at Claymont City Schools where he heada all choirs in Middle and High School. Mr. Chambers is also proud member of a local chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, with which he first joined in 2015. Mr. Chambers previously taught at Morgan East Elementary (McConellsville, Ohio), heading school's choral, general music programs as well as the district beginning band.

Mr. Chambers is a 2019 graduate of Marietta College, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. Steven has worked with a wide variety of students, in settings from elementary music, to special needs music groups, as well as high school and middle school choral and instrumental ensembles. Upon graduation, Mr. Chambers received the Schmidt Achievement Award, and was recognized for outstanding work during his senior year with the Outstanding Capstone Award. Mr. Chambers also maintains a private horn studio for which he teaches students ranging from beginners to high-school seniors. He enjoys working with a variety of students and using music to inspire humanity through his compassionate teaching approach.

During his time at Marietta, Steven was apart of numerous ensembles across the spectrum of musical genres and mediums. He was Principal Horn for both the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble for the duration of his four-year tenure at the institution. He is also an accomplished vocalist, having two featured solos with both the Concert Choir and Oratorio Chorus, as well as singing tenor and holding the title of tenor section leader for over three semesters. Steven’s vocal experience ranges from classical, to barbershop, to the more modern style of A Capella singing and is a founding member of the Marietta College “Flood Stage.”

Aside from teaching and performing Mr. Chambers is also a freelance composer and arranger. His writings include arrangements of folk and pop songs for small ensembles, and original compositions for choir and symphonic band. Mr. Chambers has been commissioned for various instrumental and choral works alike. His pieces have been performed across the United States, from Ohio to as far South as Texas and as far West as Idaho.

Testimonials

"Mr. Chambers' music was a pleasure for my students to perform. Though it presented a challenge to them, they enjoyed performing it. It was also an excellent experience for them to get to work with him during a Skype session, where he worked with them in a very professional manner. I can say in honesty that myself and my students really enjoyed the arrangement that Mr. Chambers had written for us, it was energetic and engaging for them to sing."
- Jonah Litman, Music Director, Grangeville Middle and High School

"I have known Steven for two years, beginning when he was a student in my educational psychology course and later when he took content area reading and assessment. Steven is an especially kind and compassionate person who will carry this trait into the classroom as he works with all types of learners. Steven is passionate about music and incorporated many aspects of this enthusiasm into the course projects and discussions. I have no doubt that Steven will be an extraordinary music teacher who will impact his students in many ways, beyond his strong musical content knowledge and abilities, but through his caring and kind nature. Steven has a wonderful sense of humor and this, in my opinion, is another trait that makes Steven the wonderful person and future teacher that he is."
- Ann Kaufman, Education Professor, Marietta College

"It is an honor to write a letter of support on behalf of Steven E. Chambers a successful and energetic student at Marietta College. I consider Steven a music education leader. His academic success includes full participation in his course work, rehearsals, private lessons, study, and engaging with his peers for the study and enjoyment of music. "
- Donna Holt Collins, Executive Director, Ohio Arts Council

"Steven exhibits a drive to understand and work with others while also holding strong to his musical core values. He is an educator with passion and I am certain his passion will permeate his music classrooms in the future . As a music education major, he demonstrates artistry in performance and enthusiasm for teaching with an ever-present desire to help others. I anticipate that future ensembles under his direction will flourish in musicianship and artistic expression, and will thrive under his contagious passion for music. "
- Dr. Jason Dougherty, Director of Choral Activities, Marietta College

"Mr. Chambers is a high quality individual who always comes to work ready to help make others successful. He was very professional and focused on student achievement keeping all of the students on task throughout the day. Mr. Chambers was very respectful of all people (both staff and students) and accomplished all of the planned goals for each day"
- Dr. Sean Bradley, Previous Director of Bands, Licking Valley Schools