Dr. Patricia Fleitas
DMA, University of Texas
Professor of Music
Director of Choral and Vocal Studies
DMA, University of Texas
Professor of Music
Director of Choral and Vocal Studies
Areas of Expertise
• Conducting
• Voice
• Conducting
• Voice
Dr. Patricia Fleitas
Dr. Fleitas is professor of music and director of
choral and vocal studies at Florida Atlantic University. Since her
appointment in 1992 her primary goal has been to develop and
cultivate all facets of the choral and vocal curriculum and
performance ensembles. She conducts the University Chamber Singers,
teaches applied voice, applied graduate conducting, and undergraduate
conducting. Dr. Fleitas was the
2001 recipient of the Florida Atlantic University Faculty Talon
Award in recognition of exceptional leadership, commitment, and
service to FAU students. Her ensembles have
performed throughout Europe, Canada, and the United States. Most
recently she has performed with the Chamber Singers at the 2003
Florida Music Educators Association State In-service Conference in
Tampa, Florida and the American Choral Directors Association
Florida Conference in the fall of 2003.
Prior to joining the music faculty at Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Fleitas was associate coordinator of choral programs at Texas A&M University, College Station. While at Texas A&M, she founded the Texas Collegiate Women´s Choral Festival, an annual event that remains active at the state level. Dr. Fleitas received a Master of Musical Arts and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Performance from UT Austin. In addition, she holds music education degrees from Florida International University and Barry University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Fleitas is an active choral clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor. She currently serves on the state board of ACDA as R&S chair for colleges/universities.
Prior to joining the music faculty at Florida Atlantic University, Dr. Fleitas was associate coordinator of choral programs at Texas A&M University, College Station. While at Texas A&M, she founded the Texas Collegiate Women´s Choral Festival, an annual event that remains active at the state level. Dr. Fleitas received a Master of Musical Arts and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Performance from UT Austin. In addition, she holds music education degrees from Florida International University and Barry University in Miami, Florida. Dr. Fleitas is an active choral clinician, adjudicator, and guest conductor. She currently serves on the state board of ACDA as R&S chair for colleges/universities.
