Born and raised in the Chicagoland area, Patrick has been actively involved in music since the fifth grade. Performing in several ensembles throughout his high school career, including Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Stage Band, Pit Orchestra and more, he received the Arion Music Award and the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award his senior year of high school. After graduating high school, Patrick went on to Illinois State University and is currently majoring in Music Business and minoring in Jazz Performance. Patrick has been involved with the National Band Association and is currently a member of the Music Business Organization and the ISU Saxophone Alliance Fundraising Committee. Performing is still a priority of his, as he has performed with Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble I and II, Jazz Combo, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Ensemble, and more. Due to his involvement with the Jazz Ensemble, he has had the honor of playing with legends such as Ernie Watts, Steve Wiest, Dave Hagelganz, and more. Patrick is currenly making his way into the music industry while keeping performing and musicianship a main focus.