Patrick Geren earned his Master’s in Performance from the University of Georgia with David Zerkel & his Bachelor’s in Music Education & Performance from Illinois State University with Dr. Andy Rummel & Dr. Mark Babbitt. He is a freelance music educator, performer, & composer currently located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area working in the Coppell, Lewisville, & Prosper Independent School Districts. Before moving to DFW he did similar freelance work across many of the districts in Austin (TX).

Patrick taught on the brass staff at the Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corps from 2016-2022, specializing in baritone, euphonium, & trombone. He also previously worked on the brass staff at the Santa Clara Vanguard (2012-2014), Blue Stars (2011), & Pacific Crest (2018). Patrick is honored to join the Blue Devils brass staff for 2023!