Frederick B. Mabalot is a Filipino American conductor, composer, and educator whose work is distinguished by its expressive depth, refined musical craftsmanship, and compelling artistic vision. Originally from Southern California, and now based in the Pacific Northwest, he serves as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Bellingham Chamber Chorale, and Chorus Director of the Bellingham Symphony Chorus, collaborating regularly with the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra. He also serves as Director of Music & Liturgy at the Church of the Assumption in Bellingham, where he leads a vibrant sacred music and liturgical program. Equally at home in intimate chamber settings and large-scale symphonic repertoire, Mabalot is recognized for shaping performances of striking clarity, emotional resonance, and architectural coherence. His programming reflects a wide-ranging artistic curiosity, bringing together canonical masterworks in ways that illuminate both tradition and innovation. 

 

Dr. Mabalot’s international formation has been central to his artistic identity. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington, with additional studies in composition, vocal and keyboard performance at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, the Sydney Conservatorium of Music (First Class Honours), and California State University, Northridge. His work has taken him across Europe, Australia, and North America, fostering collaborations that inform his nuanced approach to choral sound, stylistic interpretation, and cross-cultural musical dialogue. As a composer, his music has been performed internationally and is noted for its lyrical intensity and sensitivity to text.

 

Beyond the podium, Dr. Mabalot is a dedicated educator and advocate for music as a vital, humanizing force. His work spans professional, academic, and community contexts, where he is known for cultivating ensembles of exceptional responsiveness, discipline, and artistic commitment. Whether preparing singers for major symphonic collaborations or mentoring emerging musicians, he brings a deeply relational approach to music-making—one that emphasizes listening, trust, and shared purpose. Across all facets of his career, Mabalot’s artistry is defined by a commitment to excellence, cultural breadth, and the transformative power of music to connect, inspire, and endure.

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Dr. Mabalot is a member of the American Choral Directors' Association, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Royal School of Church Music, ASCAP, and Denmark's KODA.