Robert farrington biography

Professor Robert Farrington can surely say he has had a long, exciting career after contributing to the Music Department at De Anza College for the last 33 years.

Farrington started his teaching career at Fremont High School in Sunnyvale, from , moving on to Pasadena City College

Upon the death of Herb Patnoe, Farrington came to De Anza in

Along with the De Anza dance department, he established a Jazz Festival in Patnoe’s memory which raised over $70, for music students over the last 33 years.

Farrington directed the Jazz Ensemble for 20 years and the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Groups for 27 years, in addition to teaching Introduction to Jazz Styles, Beginning Winds and Percussion, Jazz Improvisation, and Music Business courses.

“I enjoyed working with the students who were motivated to excel musically, even if they weren’t music majors, and in some years, have one of the best community college Wind or Jazz Ensembles in Robert farrington artist!