Rodney Dorsey is currently the Associate Director of Bands at the University of Michigan where he conducts the Concert Band, teaches undergraduate conducting, and conducts the Michigan Youth Band.  Prior to this appointment, Dorsey served on the faculties of DePaul and Northwestern Universities.  He received the Bachelor of Music Education degree from the Florida State University and the Masters and Doctor of Music degrees in conducting from Northwestern University.  He studied conducting with Dr. James Croft, Mr. John P. Paynter, and Dr. Mallory Thompson.  He was a clarinet student of Mr. Fred Ormand and Dr. Frank Kowalsky.  Dorsey gained extensive experience teaching in the public schools of Florida and Georgia.  Ensembles under Dr. Dorsey's direction have performed at several state and national events including the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival.  He is active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator in the United States and Hungary.  Recent presentations include sessions at the Midwest Clinic and the 2002 MENC Biennial National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, and the Illinois Music Educators Association State Convention.   Dorsey holds a number of professional memberships that include the College Band Directors National Association, Music Educators National Conference, Illinois Music Educators Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.  Dorsey is also a member of the Midwest Clinic Board of Directors.