He has since taught there for many years, first as Head of Composition and Contemporary Music, then as Manson Professor of Composition where he organized an anual festivals celebrating the work of a living composer with a festival in the presence of the composer.
He has since taught there for many years, first as Head of Composition and Contemporary Music, then as Manson Professor of Composition. Mr Patterson organized an anual festival at the Royal Academy of Music celebrating the work of a living composer with a festival in the presence of the composer.