About me

Dr. Alexandra Chea is a classically trained clarinetist and dedicated music educator from Nassau, Bahamas. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Clarinet Performance from Arizona State University, where she studied under the renowned clarinetists Dr. Robert Spring and Dr. Joshua Gardner. She also earned her Master of Music from ASU and holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration and Music from Messiah College.

Alexandra holds the historic distinction of being the first person in The Bahamas to earn a DMA in Clarinet Performance—a groundbreaking achievement that underscores her pioneering role in the development of classical music in the Caribbean.

She recently joined the faculty at the University of The Bahamas as Woodwinds Instructor, where she continues to mentor and inspire the next generation of Bahamian musicians. In addition to her university role, she teaches at a private school and is actively developing her own private music studio in Nassau.

An accomplished performer, Alexandra has appeared as a soloist with the Bahamas National Symphony Orchestra, where she has been a member since 2014. Her ensemble experience includes performances with the Harrisburg Opera Association, Chandler Symphony Orchestra, Tempe Winds, and the Harrisburg Youth Orchestra. Additionally, she was invited to perform with the prestigious Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges, a premier event celebrating the legacy of Afro-Caribbean composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges—further affirming her standing as a cultural ambassador and artist of international caliber.

She is a four-time national winner in the solo woodwind category of the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Competition (2013–2016) and also won the woodwind quartet category in both 2015 and 2016.

A passionate advocate for Caribbean composers, Alexandra champions the music of the region through performance, commissioning, and collaboration. Her debut album, A Native Ting, is a testament to this mission, featuring works by Caribbean composers—including Antillean Sagas by Credic Munroe, which won the 2025 International Clarinet Association (ICA) Composition Competition. She has premiered several regional works at major ICA conferences, helping bring Caribbean classical music to international audiences.

Currently based in Nassau, Alexandra continues to perform, teach, and advocate for Caribbean artistry, enriching the global classical music landscape with the vibrant voices of her heritage.