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.

Dr. Alexandra Chea holds the historic distinction of being the first person in The Bahamas to earn a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Clarinet Performance. She is also recognized as the first Bahamian woman to earn a doctorate in music, a landmark achievement that highlights her pioneering contributions to the advancement of classical music in The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. 

In 2026, Alexandra founded The Nassau Youth Philharmonic, the country’s first youth symphony orchestra, and currently serves as its Executive Director. She also joined the faculty at the University of The Bahamas as a woodwind instructor, where she continues to mentor and inspire the next generation of Bahamian musicians. 

An accomplished performer, Alexandra has appeared as a soloist with the Bahamas National Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, she has performed with the Harrisburg Opera Association, Chandler Symphony Orchestra, Tempe Winds, and the Harrisburg Youth Orchestra. In 2025, Alexandra 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.