Ruth Brittin

Ruth Brittin, composer, is Professor of Music Education at University of the Pacific. Dr. Brittin publishes for wind band and orchestra with Excelcia and Wingert-Jones Publications, and her compositions are featured with All-State and honor ensembles. An active conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, she enjoys blending her love of travel, history, and adventure with new composing projects. A leader in the national and international research scene, she has served as editor and representative for journals and music education organizations, such as NAfME and ISME. She is a featured speaker at conferences and universities, with research interests in curriculum, pedagogy, and listener responses to music. She also performs on horn professionally throughout Northern California. “Dr. B” has been awarded University of the Pacific’s coveted Eberhardt Teacher-Scholar Award, as well as the Faculty Mentor Award. Before teaching at the collegiate level (Syracuse University 1989-1997, and Pacific since 1997), Ruth taught band at the middle and high school level and earned her degrees at The Florida State University and Texas Tech University. With her husband and son active in the jazz. percussion and guitar worlds, and daughter in the string, folk, and singer-songwriter worlds, she enjoys all kinds of music!