Neil and Cathy Patton have been working in the Eugene/Springfield music community for over ten years. They graduated with honors from the University of Oregon School of Music in 1994. Since their marriage in 1996, their music has brought them to the stage, the recording studio, countless receptions, celebrations, corporate parties, and many other special events.
Neil teaches
piano privately and at New Hope Christian
College, and is a member of
the Music Teachers’ National
Association and Oregon Music Teachers’
Association. An avid songwriter, arranger,
and performer in many styles of music, Neil’s
knowledge of MIDI applications and music
notation tools have made him a valuable asset to
his clients. Neil can be found accompanying
classical soloists, musical theater productions,
local rock and country bands, and elementary
school programs, sometimes all in the same week.
Neil also works part-time at Emerald Bible
Fellowship as Pastor of Worship Arts. He
has released three CD's of original
music: Horizon
(1998),
Impromptu -
Solo Piano (2007) and Hammer &
Wire (2012). For more info
regarding Neil's original music and performing,
visit www.neilpatton.net.
Cathy Patton has worked as a freelance performing
musician in the Eugene-Springfield area for the
past 17 years, and has taught flute privately for
over 15 years. She has performed with groups such
as the Trillium Trio, Lunazul, The Oregon Mozart
Players, The Eugene Opera, and the Eugene Symphony,
as well as extensive duo performances with Neil.
Cathy’s musicality, tone and professionalism have
repeatedly inspired praise from fellow
performers,
audiences and clients.
