About Our Director - Dr. Vincent Patterson
Rockville Concert Band conductor Vincent Patterson Dr. Patterson was elected Director by members of the Rockville Concert Band in 1995 and has served the community with distinction since then. Dr. Patterson earned the Doctor of Musical Arts Degree (conducting) from Catholic University in 1985, where he studied with several outstanding teachers/conductors, including Frederick Fennell. In 1970, Millikin University (Decatur, IL) awarded Vince degrees in instrumental performance and music education. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving three years teaching at the Armed Forces School of Music, Norfolk, VA. In 1974 he was accepted into the ranks of the U.S. Marine Band where he performed a variety of musical and innovative administrative roles. Also during that time he created the professional ensemble, "MusicCrafters," who performed for a decade in the Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium. As a vocalist, Vince sang three seasons with the Washington National Opera chorus, was a member of the Choir of Men and Boys -- Washington National Cathedral, the choir of The National Shrine, St. Paul's Church (Rock Creek), and St. Matthews Cathedral. Dr. Patterson is currently researching medical/scientific journals, developing a program for Music and Healing.
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