Maestro Alberto Bade has established an outstanding reputation nationally and internationally in recent years. His charismatic stage presence and powerful interpretations of a wide repertoire have elevated him to a place of privilege within the musical community. Recognized for his dynamic style, drive, and musical passion, Maestro Bade continues to attract international attention as one of the most outstanding young conductors working in the United States today.

Maestro Bade currently works as Professor and Orchestral Director at Miami Dade College (MDC) where he serves as director of the MDC Symphony Orchestra. A dedicated advocate of music education, Maestro Bade is regularly a guest clinician and conductor for local and international youth orchestras, as well as the founder of the MDC Honors Festival. As an international performer, Maestro Bade has been a frequent guest conductor in orchestras in Madrid, Berlin, Munich, Prague, and St. Petersburg, Russia.

Born in West New York, New Jersey, Alberto Bade developed his interest in music at a very young age. Although primarily captured by the orchestral language; jazz and other styles were equally prevalent in his musical development. Alberto Bade obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Studio Music and Jazz at the University of Miami as well as a Master of Music Degree from the same institution before moving to New York to begin graduate studies at the Juilliard School. Maestro Bade has had the opportunity to study with some of the most acclaimed conducting educators in the world, such as Vincent La Selva, Kenneth Keisler and the legendary Jorma Panula.

Without being limited to one style or tradition, Maestro Bade provides interpretative vision that takes root beyond the confines of the traditional classical music spectrum. His diverse approach has led him to work with artists from both the classical and jazz world such as Ed Calle, Jose Negroni and Federico Britos.

Maestro Bade has been awarded many prizes, including the Educational Outreach Award and the Miami Dade County Mayor's Maestro Award for his performances and educational contributions to the city of Miami. Maestro Bade has also won five Regional Emmy Awards for his televised orchestral performances with the Miami Dade College Symphony Orchestra.

Five time Emmy Award winning Alberto Bade continues to enthuse and inspire audiences everywhere as he moves forward passionately with his calling: to share the profound and transformative power of music with the world. Bade is a Doctoral candidate and Teaching Assistant at the University of Miami.