Nathan Rødahl is a rising star in orchestra education and pedagogy. Nathan is the director of the historic and award-winning Port Angeles High School Orchestra (in Washington State), as well as the Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra, where he advances best practice and diverse repertoire. Nathan also serves as principal conductor of the Ensign Symphony, which performs in Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA, where he previously served as concertmaster. Nathan is proud to be in his 2nd term on the NAfME National Orchestra Council where he challenges systems to give each child an opportunity to experience orchestra education in their school. (2023)

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