Composer Biographical Information – Dr. David Dolatowski

Dr. David Dolatowski  began composing during his high school years for Merrillville High School in Northwest Indiana, where he earned the Music Departmental Award. He then attended the Indiana University School of Music where he majored in Composition and received both the Bachelor and Master of Music degrees. He began his Doctoral studies at IU, which he later finished at the Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio, having earned a Ph.D. in Music.

Dr. Dolatowski’s  “classical” compositions include works for orchestra, concert band, mixed and women’s choirs, as well as a wide variety of chamber music. Two of his works for harp have been catalogued in the University of Illinois “Sousa Archives” as part of a harp music collection.

In 2012 his “Desert Winds” for solo Clarinet received international recognition at the Conservatorio di Adria in  Ferrara, Italy during an Italian New Music Festival, and the John Cage International Music Festival.n December of 2011 he released a CD of original works for music therapy, meditation and T’ai Chi practice titled “Spirit of Healing”.  In October of 2022 he released an album of electronic music, “Celestial Realms.”

Dr. Dolatowski’s teaching career included Northcentral University and Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona USA. He is now semi-retired and teaches part time. His composing career continues.