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Please join Music for All in welcoming two new members to its Board of Directors: Rodney Dorsey, Director of Bands at Indiana University, Bloomington; and Michael Bogers, Vice President of Commercial and Industrial Banking at The National Bank of Indianapolis, Indiana.

A Yamaha Master Educator, Rodney Dorsey is Professor of Music at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, a position he has held since 2018. As conductor of the internationally recognized Indiana Wind Ensemble, he guides all aspects of the graduate Wind Conducting program. In the past, he has held various director positions at the University of Oregon, University of Michigan, DePaul University, and Northwestern University. Dorsey is on the board of directors of the Midwest Clinic in Chicago and an elected member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. A native of Gainesville, FL, Professor Dorsey also taught public school for many years in Florida and Georgia.

“I am pleased to welcome Dr. Rodney Dorsey as a new member of Music for All’s Board of Directors.” says Gayl Doster, Chairman. “Dr. Dorsey brings to the board extensive experience in all levels of music education that will help to guide Music for All in the future.”

As Vice President of Commercial and Industrial Banking at The National Bank of Indianapolis, Michael Bogers focuses on relationship-centered commercial entities that are looking for more than just a bank. Bogers received his Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics from DePauw University and received his Master of Science in Accounting from the Kelley School of Business. He participated in choir having studied with many remarkable voice teachers who lit a spark for music that still remains. Bogers hopes by serving on the board of Music for All, he will help continue those instructors’ good work by helping young people find themselves through the gift of music.

“Mr. Boger’s financial expertise and involvement in various non-profit organizations superbly qualifies him to provide helpful guidance and oversight to Music for All,” says Gayl Doster.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Music for All, Inc. is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 educational organization that presents more than 45 programs and events across America annually and is a voice advocating for music and arts education in all scholastic environments.