Kenneth W. Dye
Ken Dye | |
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Dr. Dye at ND in 2009 | |
| 5th Director of Bands, University of Notre Dame | |
| Assumed office 1998 | |
| Director of Bands, State University of West Georgia | |
| In office 1997–1998 | |
| Director of Bands, Rice University | |
| In office 1980–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Bert Roth |
| Succeeded by |
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| Personal details | |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Conductor, Professor |
| Years active | 1973-present |
| Website | [1] |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Music Computer Applications |
| Institutions | Rice University State University of West Georgia University of Notre Dame |
Dr. Kenneth W. Dye (born 1967) is an American music educator and arranger, currently serving as Director of Bands and Professor of Music at the University of Notre Dame. In his capacity at Notre Dame, Dye oversees the Band of the Fighting Irish and teaches courses in music through technology and music business. Under Dye's direction, the Notre Dame band programs have performed across the United States and around the world. He is set to retire from his position at the conclusion of the 2025–26 academic year after almost three decades at Notre Dame.