Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, Christopher David Neubert first studied violin with his father and began an early professional career playing viola, then double bass, with the Allentown Symphony. Mr. Neubert has also been a member of the double bass sections of the Long Island Symphony, the Northeast (PA) Philharmonic, the Utica Symphony, the Merrick Symphony, and others. His love of musical theater has included music directing over one hundred shows with a variety of professional, non-professional, and educational theater companies. In 1982, he was named conductor of the Allentown Symphony Pops Orchestra and later founded the Port Jefferson Pops Orchestra on Long Island.

In addition to work at UAlbany, Mr. Neubert is Director of Music and Orchestral Studies for the Niskayuna Schools located in the Capital District. The Niskayuna Symphony Orchestra is recognized for outstanding performances including such Masterworks as Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, the Mozart Requiem, Alexander Nevsky by Sergie Prokofiev, and most recently, Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. Mr. Neubert also serves on the adjunct faculty nearby at The College of Saint Rose where he serves as a member of the String Education faculty, Conductor of the College Chamber Orchestra, and Professor of Double Bass. Mr. Neubert is an active New York School Music (NYSSMA) All-State and Major Organization Adjudicator and guest conducts a variety of bands and orchestra festivals throughout the Northeast.

Mr. Neubert earned his Bachelor’s in Music Education from West Chester University in 1974 and a Master of Music degree from Ithaca College in 1975. The School of Education of Long Island University recognized Mr. Neubert as their Outstanding Graduate in Educational Administration in 1987. Conducting study includes work with Jacques Voois, Tibor Pusztai, and Frederick Fennell. Not one to allow for too much leisure time, Mr. Neubert maintains The Neubert Studio in Saratoga Springs where students study violin, viola, cello, and double bass in preparation for careers in both education and performance music.