Patrick Downing

Patrick Downing

Pianist/Organist

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  • About me

    Director of Development, College of Fine Arts and Communication Western Illinois University

  • Education

    • Western Illinois University

      2004 - 2009
      Bachelor of Music Degree Music Business, Marketing, Broadcasting summa cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Planning and Programming Committee for the upcoming Goldfarb Center for the Performing Arts, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Piano Studio, Piano Accompanist, University Singers, WIU Marching Leatherneck Band, Madrigal Singers, WIU Opera, Music Teachers National Association, Music Business Association, Bureau of Cultural Affairs -Studied piano for 4 years with Dr. Tammie Walker and voice with Mr. Terry Chasteen for 3 years-Member of the Western Illinois University Singers, conducted by Dr. James C. Stegall (bass/baritone)-Participated in Madrigal Singers, Opera Workshop, and WIU Marching Leathernecks (alto saxophone)-Dean's List every semester of WIU tenure-Member of Phi Kappa Phi

    • Central Lee High School

      2000 - 2004
      H.S. Diploma
  • Experience

    • St. Peter's and St. Paul's United Church of Christ

      Jun 2002 - Jun 2009
      Pianist/Organist
    • Western Illinois University

      Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
      Student House Manager - College of Fine Arts and Communication Recital Hall
    • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

      Jan 2009 - May 2009
      General Press Intern
    • West Music Company

      Jul 2009 - Apr 2019
      Certified Piano Consultant & Institutional Sales Representative
    • First Congregational United Church of Christ

      Oct 2011 - May 2015
      Worship Pianist (Saturday Evening Services)
    • Palmer College of Chiropractic

      Apr 2019 - Jan 2022
      Director of Development
    • Figge Art Museum

      Jan 2022 - Aug 2024
      Director of Development
    • Western Illinois University

      Nov 2024 - now
      Director of Development, College of Fine Arts and Communication
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group Certification

      Yamaha Corporation of America
      Jul 2018
    • Yamaha Piano Pros Certification

      Yamaha Corporation of America
      Jul 2016
    • Certificate of Achievement - Principles & Techniques of Fundraising

      Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
      Jul 2019
    • William Steinway University Factory Orientation Certification

      Steinway & Sons
      Oct 2009
    • William Steinway University Retail Sales Professional Program Completion & Certification

      Steinway & Sons
      Jun 2014
    • Williams Steinway University Retail Sales Professional Bachelor's Certification

      Steinway & Sons
      Jun 2014
    • West Music Leadership Series Certification

      Kirkwood Community College
      Apr 2011
    • Program Completion - The Art and Science of Donor Development

      Advancement Resources
      Nov 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Patrick Downing
      2018 External Customer Service Award West Music Co. Mar 2018 One of three recipients at West Music Company recognized for outstanding customer service to regional customers in the past year. Award given at the West Music Company Annual Meeting and Awards in March 2018.
    • Awarded to Patrick Downing
      Extraordinary Associate of the Month West Music Co. Dec 2017
    • Awarded to Patrick Downing
      "Cultivating Community" Award West Music Co. Jan 2015 One of two recipients at West Music Company recognized for contributions, activism, and service in the local fine arts community during the past year. Award given at the West Music Company Annual Meeting and Awards in January 2015.
    • Awarded to Patrick Downing
      Extraordinary Associate of the Month West Music Co. Dec 2012