Rodney Dorsey

Director

Professor of Music – Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Dr. Rodney Dorsey (Tallahassee, Florida) is a Professor of Music at the Florida State University (FSU), where he conducts the FSU Wind Orchestra and guides the graduate wind conducting program.

Dorsey comes to FSU from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music (IU), where he conducted the IU Wind Ensemble and taught graduate conducting courses. Before his tenure at the Jacobs School, Dorsey served on the University of Oregon, University of Michigan, DePaul University, and Northwestern University faculties. He also gained extensive experience teaching in the Florida and Georgia public schools.

Dorsey studied conducting with Mallory Thompson, John P. Paynter, and James Croft. He was a clarinet student of Fred Ormand and Frank Kowalsky.

During his conducting career, Dorsey has led performances at several prominent events, including the American Bandmasters Association Convention, College Band Directors National Conference North/Northwest Regional Conference, and the Bands of America National Festival. He is active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator in the United States. International engagements include Hungary, Canada, and Bulgaria.

Dorsey has demonstrated his commitment to the community by participating on the board of directors for Music for All and the Midwest Clinic. He currently serves as the president of the Midwest Clinic. Other professional memberships include the College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Education, Florida Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma (honorary), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Dorsey is also an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. Most recently, Dorsey was named a Yamaha Master Educator.