Dr. Ronald Patterson

Professor

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Biography

Ronald Patterson teaches violin, chamber music, and orchestral repertoire. He began performing at age 11 and has an extensive performance history in the United States and Europe, including over 150 solo performances with orchestras and several world premieres. He has served as concertmaster for notable orchestras such as the Monte-Carlo, Houston, Denver, Miami symphonies, and the St. Louis Symphony. Patterson was previously an Associate Professor at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and has held faculty positions at several institutions including Stetson University and the University of Miami. He has recorded with various labels and worked with renowned musicians. In 1998, he was honored as Officier de l'Ordre du Merite Culturel in Monaco, recognizing his contributions to music. Patterson is also known for his compositions and recordings involving his violist wife, Roxanna, and continues to contribute to the chamber music scene as a concertmaster and lecturer.

Research Interests

Courses

MUSEN 381 F: Chamber Music MUSEN 581 F: Chamber Music 429 String Orchestral Repertoire MUSIC 436 C: Pedagogy

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.