Biography
Peter Haberman is a conductor, trumpet performer, and music educator based in Wisconsin. He serves as the director of bands and assistant professor of music at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he conducts the Wind Symphony, teaches courses in conducting and repertoire, supervises student teachers, and coordinates the UW-EC band program. He also is the music director for the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony.
Preceding his college teaching career, Dr. Haberman spent several years teaching at the Mercer Island School District in Washington and the Maple Lake School District in Minnesota. He is honored to be the recipient of the Educator of the Year Award and the Principal’s Award for Outstanding Teaching at Mercer Island, and the Maple Lake Employee of the Year Award.
Haberman is also an active trumpet performer and educator. He currently freelances and is a member of the UW-EC Faculty Brass Quintet.
A native of Minnesota, he has earned degrees from Concordia College, the University of Montana, and the University of Minnesota where he completed a Doctor of Music Arts in conducting. Dr. Haberman maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor, adjudicator and clinician across the United States. His professional affiliations include the College Band Directors National Association, World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, National Band Association, Wisconsin Music Educators Association, and Music Educators National Conference.
Peter lives in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with his wife Erika Tomten and their daughter.