Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown serves as the Director of Jazz Activities at Davidson College and the Education Director for JazzArts Charlotte. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Master of Music in Multiple Woodwind Performance from Winthrop University, and a Bachelor of Music in Saxophone Performance from Appalachian State University.

• Doctor of Musical Arts: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Master of Music: Winthrop University
• Bachelor of Music: Appalachian State University

His research focuses on jazz education and performance, with presentations at conferences such as the Jazz Education Network International Conference, College Music Society Regional Conferences, and North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference. He has performed with prestigious groups like the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Nelson Riddle Orchestra, and multiple symphony orchestras. As a Conn-Selmer Artist and D’Addario Woodwinds Performing Artist, he exclusively plays Selmer Paris saxophones.

His work emphasizes jazz ensemble techniques and music education, blending academic leadership with active performance and community engagement.