Ben Ubovich, PhD

Alumni

School

San Diego State University

Graduation Year

1971

Employer

American College of Music

Maiden Name

Ben Ubovich, PhD

Bio

Dr. Ubovich is a dedicated musician, educator, and clinician/adjudicator; Ben A. Ubovich’s career span over thirty years. Dr. Ubovich is President and CEO of the American College of Music, a private online graduate college committed to cultivating dedicated educators, reflective scholars, and lifelong learning. The college is committed to providing heuristic, hands-on knowledge, and student-centered, research-based instruction. Prior appointments include adjunct Associate Professor of music education/philosophy, music theory, and research. Dr. Ubovich is also a sought-after clinician and adjudicator for the California School Band and Orchestra Association. As past Music Director of San Marino High School and the San Marino Unified School District Music Coordinator, Dr. Ubovich instructed the wind ensemble, orchestra, concert band, marching band, jazz ensemble, and the two elementary schools' fifth-grade bands along with AP Music Theory. Under Dr. Ubovich’s musical direction, his performing groups garnered prestigious national and international awards. His honors, awards, and service include Commendation for High Standards and Outstanding Achievement in Education - Judy Chu, U.S. Congress, 2015, 2014 Grammy Music Educator Award Nominee, Co-recipient of Los Angeles County Bravo Award in Arts Education, Pre-Doctoral Scholar Award, and Outstanding Achievement Award - Charter School of Education - California State University, Los Angeles, California Music Educators National Conference Award of Appreciation for outstanding performance, and the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association Meritorious Service Award. Presently, Dr. Ubovich is the President-Elect for the Southwest Section of the California Music Educators Association. Ben Ubovich holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in music education from the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago. His other degrees include a Master of Music degree in Saxophone Performance, a Master of Arts degree in Education Technology from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from San Diego State University. He is also the author of Utilization and Effectiveness of Technology in Music Education, ProQuest Publishing.