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