Conductor, performer, and educator Sam Broomell thrives in a dynamic environment. Sam draws his early artistic inspiration from listening to music with his father in the car, where he would listen to the same CD’s of U2 and Keane on repeat for months at a time. Over time, he learned to refine his listening to pick up on a new element with each repetition. This experience formed one of Sam’s artistic ideals: an artist can never fully know a skill well enough that it cannot be improved.

Sam brings interactivity and a desire to execute deliberately to each ensemble under his baton. He currently serves as Director of Instrumental Activities and Assistant Professor of Music Education at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA). At PBA, he directs the Symphony, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Pep Band, while serving as the coordinator for the Music Education program. His research on Olivier Messiaen's Et Exspecto Resurrectionem Mortuorum was recently featured at the 2025 College Band Directors Association National Conference at Texas Christian University. 

He previously served as Director of the Johns Hopkins University Wind Ensemble and Assistant Conductor of the Peabody Wind Ensemble. Sam was also awarded the 2024 American Prize in Conducting in the College & University Division. 

A sought after conductor and adjudicator, Sam has had the privilege of working with ensembles such as The United States Army Field Band, Soldiers' Chorus,  Delaware Winds, Allegretto Youth Orchestra, Newfound Chamber Winds,  Parris Island Marine Band, Peabody Chamber Winds, Franklin & Marshall College Orchestra, Franklin & Marshall College Symphonic Wind Ensemble, The King's Academy Concert Band, Calvary Christian High School Concert Band, Atlantic Christian Academy Wind Ensemble, Jupiter Christian School Concert Band, Lampeter-Strasburg High School Bands, and Solanco High School Bands. In conducting workshop settings, he has conducted ensembles at The University of Texas at Austin, West Chester University, Temple University, The University of Montana, and Old Dominion University.

​A versatile musician, Sam is just as comfortable playing in a rock band as he is on the podium. He draws inspiration from his background in Gospel, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Christian Rock music, allowing him to flourish in many musical environments. Sam is a freelance pianist and saxophonist, playing for weddings and special events. He maintains an active private lesson studio, teaching piano, guitar, voice, woodwind, and brass instruments. Sam serves as Music Director at Lake Osborne Church, and has previously served in music ministry roles for several churches in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

Sam is trusted by others to deliver quality instruction, with a commitment to educate the next generation of musicians. At the Peabody Institute, he served as an instructor and graduate assistant in conducting, music theory, aural skills, and music education. He began his teaching career in Pennsylvania, directing music programs in both public and private school settings. 

As a student of Dr. Harlan Parker, he earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Conducting from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. Sam completed two master's degrees in Conducting and Music Theory Pedagogy, also from the Peabody Institute. He received undergraduate degrees in both music and business from Franklin & Marshall College, studying with Dr. Brian Norcross. With his versatile educational background, he strives to value both the organizational and artistic needs of every ensemble.​

He is an active member of the Pi Kappa Lamba Music Honor Society, Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA), Florida Music Education Association (FMEA), Florida Collegiate Music Educators Association, (FCMEA), National Association for Music Education (NaFME), College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), and the National Band Association (NBA).