Conservatory Instructors
Ted Babcock
Composer, Percussionist
As a composer, Ted’s works have been played by award-winning ensembles such as the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra, the Indiana University Orchestra, the Brevard Symphony, the Boston Conservatory Orchestra and the Philadelphia Wind Ensemble. He has also written for numerous chamber ensembles such as the Viano String Quartet, Sandbox Percussion, arx percussion duo, University of Michigan Percussion Group, Lawrence University Percussion, Floocello duo, the H2 saxophone quartet, percussionist/videographer Evan Chapman, the Curtis Institute of Music, flutist Antonina Styczen, pianist Amy Yang and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He is also the founder of Amp Quintet, a quintet of two percussionists, piano, guitar and bass devoted to performing new classical works.
In addition to his work as a composer, Ted is a two-time Grammy-nominated percussionist for his work with The Crossing Choir. He has performed with Grammy award-winning contemporary music groups such as the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and eighth blackbird. He has also appeared with many leading chamber ensembles such as Opera Philadelphia, Astral Artists and the NOVUS ensemble of Trinity Wall Street. His playing has been featured in ‘best of’ lists in The New York Times, National Public Radio and Rolling Stone magazine. As a recording artist, he can also be heard on labels such as Navona, Tzadik and New Focus Records. An enthusiastic teacher, Ted maintains a private piano, percussion and composition studio. He received degrees in composition, percussion and community artistry from Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Curtis Institute of Music.
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In addition to his work as a composer, Ted is a two-time Grammy-nominated percussionist for his work with The Crossing Choir. He has performed with Grammy award-winning contemporary music groups such as the Boston Modern Orchestra Project and eighth blackbird. He has also appeared with many leading chamber ensembles such as Opera Philadelphia, Astral Artists and the NOVUS ensemble of Trinity Wall Street. His playing has been featured in ‘best of’ lists in The New York Times, National Public Radio and Rolling Stone magazine. As a recording artist, he can also be heard on labels such as Navona, Tzadik and New Focus Records. An enthusiastic teacher, Ted maintains a private piano, percussion and composition studio. He received degrees in composition, percussion and community artistry from Boston Conservatory at Berklee and the Curtis Institute of Music.
