Craig Fitzpatrick holds a Bachelor of Music degree in composition from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where he studied composition with Stephen Heinemann. He obtained his Masters in Music Composition in 2003 from the University of Illinois in Champaign. While there, he studied composition under Stephen Taylor and Rick Taube and also served as a teaching assistant, instructing undergraduate theory and ear-training courses. He also maintains an extensive private brass studio, teaching trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba lessons to students of all ages. Craig recently obtained the position of assistant band director at Washington Community High School in Washington, Illinois.