Dr. Donald L. Patterson

Professor of Music
Coordinator of Keyboard Division

D.M.A., University of North Texas
M.M., Manhattan School of Music
B.M.E., University of Denver

Academic Areas: applied piano, class piano, piano pedagogy, piano literature.

Dr. Donald L. Patterson
263 Haas Fine Arts Center
Music & Theatre Arts Department
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004

Phone: 715/836-5899
Email: patterdl@uwec.edu

Dr. Donald Patterson is a Professor of Piano and Coordinator of the Keyboard Division at UW-Eau Claire. He is a graduate of the Lamont School of Music of the University of Denver, holds his Master of Music in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music and received his Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance from the University of North Texas with additional studies in New York and Paris.

As an active soloist and chamber musician, Dr. Patterson has performed in Canada, Europe, the Caribbean and many parts of the United States. Patterson has been designated a Master Teacher by the Music Teachers National Association and is a frequent adjudicator and clinician. An active scholar, researcher, and reviewer, he has authored the books One Handed: A Guide to Piano Music for One Hand; Vincent Persichetti: a Bio-Biblography; Keyboard Melodies; and 50 Hymn Tunes Without Words For Sightreading. His solo and chamber recordings have been released on the Educo, Contemporary Recording Studio, and Hemera labels. Dr. Patterson's achievements have been recognized by his being included in such publications as the International Who's Who in Music and Musician's Directory; Who's Who in American Music: Classical; Who's Who in American Education; Who's Who in America; and American Keyboard Artists. Dr. Patterson was named UW-Eau Claire's 2002-2003 Max Schoenfeld Distinguished Professor (link to article).

Courses:

MUSI 106 Class Piano
MUSI 108 Advanced Class Piano
MUSI 151/351 Applied Piano
MUSI 172/372 Applied Harpsichord
MUSI 278 Beginning Functional Piano
MUSI 378 Advanced Functional Piano
MUSI 315/515 Piano Pedagogy
MUSI 475 Piano Literature