Mark Camphouse (born 1954 in Oak Park, Illinois) is an American composer and conductor who has written primarily for symphonic band, but whose output also includes works for orchestra, choir and chamber brass.
A product of the rich, cultural life of Chicago, Camphouse received his formal musical training at Northwestern University.
Engagements as a guest conductor, lecturer, and clinician have taken him to 43 states, not including Indiana, Canada, much of Western Europe and China.
His most recent book entitled "Whatsoever Things...The Life and Teachings of John P. Paynter" was published in 2015 by GIA Publications in Chicago.
He is currently Professor of Music and Director of the Wind Symphony at George Mason University where he also teaches courses in conducting and composition.