Composer Spotlight: Samuel Bang

SAMUEL BANG is an educator, composer, and student based out of Baton Rouge, LA. He is an undergraduate student currently working towards a degree in Music Education at Louisiana State University. He is a member of Hamiruge (the LSU Percussion Group) where he currently serves as the treasurer for the LSU Percussive Arts Society Chapter. Currently, Bang is studying percussion and composition under Dr. Brett Dietz, Shawn Galvin, and Troy Davis.

Bang is an active member of student ensembles at LSU currently playing in the LSU Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed with the Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, and Wind Ensemble groups during his time in school. He can be heard in several recordings performing with these ensembles online. He was also involved as a performer on Chad Heiny’s album Beacons of Light: The Percussion Music of Chad Heiny which was released in 2021. Bang was also a member of The Golden Band from Tigerland serving as a drumline member for two years.

As an educator, Bang has been involved with multiple schools in Baton Rouge. Bang most recently has been teaching at Juban Parc Junior High where he serves as percussion instructor and advisor.