Kenneth W. Dye

Ken Dye
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 byBert Roth
Succeeded by
  • Sean Williams (interim)
  • Dr. Robert Cesario
Personal details
Education
OccupationConductor, Professor
Years active1973-present
Website[1]
Academic work
DisciplineMusic
Computer Applications
InstitutionsRice 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.