Name: Tracy Patterson
Title: Associate Dean & Director of Graduate Studies for CVPA
Education: M.B.A., General Business, Winthrop University
D.M.A., Music Performance, Texas Tech University
M.M., Jazz Studies, University of Central Oklahoma
B.A., Music, Northeastern State University
Office: 224 Conservatory of Music
Phone: 803/323-2572
E-mail: pattersont@winthrop.edu
Web: Tracy Patterson's website
Area(s): American Popular Music, Program Assessment, Academic Program Development, Graduate Education, Transfer Pathways
Dr. Tracy Patterson serves as Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Studies for
the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Winthrop University, where he also holds
the rank of Professor of Music. In his administrative role, Patterson provides leadership
for graduate studies, curriculum and assessment, accreditation, faculty development,
student support, and new academic program development. He joined Winthrop’s faculty
in 2013 and has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in saxophone
performance, chamber music, jazz studies, music theory, and commercial music.
As a saxophonist, Patterson has performed with artists including Natalie Cole, Linda
Eder, The Temptations, Brett Eldredge, and Darius Rucker, as well as with the Charlotte
Symphony Orchestra and other professional ensembles. His performance career has included
appearances throughout the United States and Europe as a soloist and ensemble member.
Patterson is a D’Addario and Yamaha Performing Artist and Clinician.
Patterson holds a Master of Business Administration from Winthrop University, a Doctor
of Musical Arts in Performance from Texas Tech University, a Master of Music in Jazz
Studies from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from
Northeastern State University.
