Patricia Dolan holds a Bachelors of Sacred Music from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She studied piano with Denis Moffat, himself a student of Nadia Boulanger. The emphasis on choral conducting and hymn playing prepared her to be a church musician.
Concurrently, Patricia earned a degree in piano performance from The American Conservatory of Music in Chicago where she studied with Denis Moffat as well as William Browning, accompanist of Sherrill Milnes and other notable vocalists. She also had the honor of studying harmony, counterpoint, form and analysis, and composition with Stella Roberts.
Patricia has taught in Chicago, San Diego, Atlanta, Austin, Cincinnati and Baton Rouge. Her students have successfully participated in recitals, festivals, contests, and programs of evaluation. The teaching approaches and range of music she has observed around the country have enriched her own teaching. And while raising four children to young adulthood, God has blessed her with some wisdom, patience and compassion - essential elements of good teaching.
As church musician Patricia has conducted children, youth and adult choirs, served as worship service accompanist, and had the privilege of playing for weddings, funerals and other special engagements.
As school educator Patricia has taught graded music programs for private schools, theory, handchimes, and choirs at all levels.