He served as coordinator of the keyboard program at California State University, Chico from 1971-2003, and retired as Professor Emeritus in 2008. Dr. Bowman previously was a member of the of keyboard faculties of Eastern Illinois University (1969-71) and University of Southern California (1965-69). Since retirement, he continues to maintain a private music studio, perform concerts, as well as present master classes, lectures, lecture-recitals on a wide variety of subjects, and interactive keyboard workshops including a series entitled “The Joy of Improvisation.” In 2009, he joined the faculty of the Sacramento School of Music. He is also currently accompanying and coaching talented young string players in the North State, and regularly adjudicates for keyboard competitions and festivals including The U.S. Open Keyboard Competition in Oakland, the Northern Nevada Music Teachers’ Association Piano Festival in Reno. He has also adjudicated for the National Guild of Piano Teachers, the Southern California Junior Bach Festival, CAPMT, and the MTAC Certificate of Merit.

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