Ronnie Wooten

Associate Professor
D.M.A., Michigan State University

Office:   815-753-4739
E-mail: rwooten@niu.edu

Ronnie Wooten, associate professor of music education, received his B.M. degree in music education from East Carolina University and the M.M. and D.M.A. degrees in wind ensemble/band conducting from Michigan State University. He has completed additional studies in conducting at the University of Calgary, Alberta, The University of Michigan, The Ohio State University, and the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Formerly a faculty member at SUNY Fredonia and Florida International University, Wooten has also taught instrumental music education at all levels in the public schools of Rocky Mount and Goldsboro, North Carolina. He has served as guest conductor, adjudicator, clinician, and consultant for public schools, colleges and universities, and professional ensembles throughout the United States. He is an active member of MENC, College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Kappa Kappa Psi.

Dr. Wooten received the NIU Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in 2000.