The intellectual portrait of Father and Conductor Ioan Tatulea sketched out in this study is characterized by a dual function. He used most of his remarkable energy in his generation’s fight for the nation-state building, and later on in the benefit of the church, seminary schools and local community. For many years, he was one of the leading teachers, conductors and musicologists, preparing lots of talented students for careers in their chosen fields. Therefore, his life and personality deserve a special attention due to his involvement and positive influence he had on younger generations.