 |
Keith G. Dye is Associate Professor of Music Education and Assistant Director of Bands. He holds
the Ed.D. in College Teaching of Music from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY,
an M.M. from West Texas State University, Canyon, TX and the B.M.E. from Morningside College,
Sioux City, IA. Dr. Dye’s primary areas of research interest are the effective use of desktop
videoconferencing in delivery of instruction and pre-service music educator preparation.
At Texas Tech University, Dye teaches classes in Secondary Band Techniques of Instruction, Beginning
Band Best Practices, Secondary Level Curriculum, and Methods in Education and Music; as well as serving
as conductor of the Concert Band and assisting with athletic bands.
In service to the music education community, Dr. Dye is Executive Director of the Texas Tech Band and
Orchestra Camp and the Texas Tech Middle School Band Academy. He also holds the position of Executive
Director of the DC Foundation, a non-profit organization providing support and resources to pre and early
service music educators. Additionally, Dr. Dye serves as an instructional consultant to school districts
in Texas.
Dr. Dye was formerly holder of the Baenziger Professorship in Music, department chair, and director of
bands at Texas Lutheran University where, in addition to these primary responsibilities, Dr. Dye taught
classes in instrumental music education, conducting, and music technology. He also served as founder and
director of the TLU Summer Music Academy. Formerly a public school director, he has more than 25 years of
successful experience with groups on all levels of instruction.
Dr. Dye's ensembles have earned numerous awards and a reputation for a consistently high level of musical
excellence. He has presented clinics on instrumental music education techniques and strategies at state
conventions and served as conductor of various regional and all-state ensembles. Most notably, the Texas
Lutheran University Symphonic Winds was invited to perform a featured concert at the 2003 Texas Music
Educators Association Convention, marking the first time a small Texas University was awarded that honor.
As a clinician, conductor, and adjudicator, Dr. Dye is in demand as a qualified music educator equally at
ease with any age level.
|
