Patrick Moore is an active percussion performer, educator, arranger, adjudicator and international clinician. He is a versatile percussionist with experience in many areas of percussion, from concert to marching to world. He has performed at various state Day of Percussion events, and presented clinics at music education conferences.  Patrick has done special performances with Jeff Queen, Robert W. Smith, The United States Army and Field Band, and at the International Society of Music Education in Beijing China. Patrick has worked many summer music camps and adjudicated many marching contests and state and solo and ensemble festivals.

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Patrick earned his Doctorate in Education from Abilene Christian University, a Master in Music from Texas Tech University, where he arranged and instructed for the percussion section of the Texas Tech Drumline and Steel Drum Band, and a Bachelor in Music from the University of Arkansas. Patrick's percussion teachers include Dr. Lisa Rogers, Mr. Alan Shinn, and Mr. Chalon Ragsdale.

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Currently, Patrick is the Director of Bands at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. At SC State Patrick directs the Athletic Bands, teachers percussion lessons and oversees all of university bands. Patrick is an education endorser of Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets, and Majestic percussion.

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Patrick is also a published author having arrangements published by Alfred Publishing company and Kendor Music. His professional affiliation includes South Carolina Music Education Association (SCMEA), Percussive Arts Society, Texas Music Education Association(TMEA), National Association for Music Educators (NAFME)

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Patrick has arranged music for schools, including: The University of Arkansas, Texas Tech University, Eastern Oklahoma State College, Houston Baptist University, West Memphis High School, Bentonville High School, Little Rock Central High School, Blytheville High School, East Junior High, West Junior High School, Wonder Junior High School, Dunbar Middle School, Iles Elementary School, McAlester High School, Hartshorne High School, and Quinton High School.

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Patrick is married with two children.

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Education:

​Abilene Christian University -Doctorate of Education 

Texas Tech University - Master of Music

University of Arkansas - Bachelor of Music

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Work Experience:

​South Carolina State University (2018 - Current) - Director of Bands

Houston Baptist University  (2013- 2018) - Director of Bands

Eastern Oklahoma State College (2011-2013) - Director of Bands

Texas Tech University (2009-2011) - Percussion TA