Everything Band Podcast

Patrick Dunnigan is the Director of Bands at Florida State University where he directs several concert bands and the Marching Chiefs. He also teaches courses in conducting, literature, and music education. Topics: The story of how Patrick got his start and how a guitar as a kid helped him develop some of the hearing and writing skills that have helped him throughout his career as a music educator. Patrick’s position at Florida State and a story of an empowering encounter with Phillip Glass. Thoughts about what defines an artist, advice from two legendary music educators, and what we should be aspiring towards as musicians and teachers. Links: Patrick Dunnigan The Marching Chiefs Schwantner: ...and the mountains rising nowhere Archer: Symphony No. 1 "for those taken too soon" The Danserye Biography: Patrick Dunnigan is Director of Bands and Professor of Music at The Florida State University College of Music. A member of the FSU faculty since 1991, Dr. Dunnigan is the principal conductor and music director