Everything Band Podcast

I made it to 50! Joining me is Rodney Dorsey, the current head of bands at the University of Oregon and who was just announced as a new professor of music in bands at Indiana University beginning in Fall 2018. Topics: Rodney’s background growing up in Florida including having Robert Sheldon as his band director. Key lessons learned from his teachers including James Croft, John Paynter, and Mallory Thompson. The band program at the University of Oregon and Rodney’s new gig at Indiana University. Increasing diversity in the band world and the need to commission and perform more music by under-represented composers. Links: University of Oregon Indiana University Andrea Reinkemeyer: The Thaw Kristin Kuster Wagner: Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium University of Oregon Conducting Workshop Biography: Dr. Rodney Dorsey comes to SOMD from a position as the associate director of bands at the University of Michigan where he conducted the Concert Band, taught undergraduate conducting,