Quick Facts
Biography
W. Dale Warren is an American-born conductor. He is the senior Wind band director at the University of Arkansas and the professor of Music.
Early life
He was born in Greenville, Kentucky. He attended Muhlenberg Central High School where he played the euphonium in the band under the director Joe Allen. Warren received his bachelor's degree in music education from Austin Peay State University. W. Dale Warren received his masters of Music Education from University of Kentucky.
Career
Professor Warren worked at Bremen High School in Bremen, Kentucky (1980-1982) and at North Hardin High School in Radcliffe Kentucky (1982-1986). Warren was also the Associate band director at the University of Kentucky (1986-1991). Former University of Arkansas Razorback Marching band (1991-2000). Current senior wind band director at the University of Arkansas.
Honors
Professor Warren has six guest appearances with the UA wind symphony at College Band Directors National Association. In 2000 the University of Arkansas performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City. During Warren's tenure as the director of the University of Arkansas Razorback Marching Band performed for President Bill Clinton multiple times and performed as the Grand Finale Band St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland.
Other affiliations
- National Band Association
- Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity
- Music Educators National conference
- College Band Directors National Association
- World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles
- Conductors Guild
- Arkansas Bandmasters Association
- Arkansas Music Educators Association
- Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association
- Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
- Kappa Kappa Psi
- Tau Beta Sigma
- Pi Kappa Lambda