Tom Patterson, the Band Director at Deerpark Middle School, has been
passionate about music for as long as he can remember. Raised in central Texas,
Tom Patterson completed his All-Level Certification: Music Education after acquiring
his high school diploma. As he set off for college, he had a clear direction in
mind – Band Director for a middle school like Deerpark. Charting the course was
simple. From the spring of 1994 until the spring 1997 he played with the university orchestra.
Living the life of both a student and a musician provided opportunities that few early in their career enjoy. Deerpark’s Band Director Tom Patterson played with the university orchestra and the university wind ensemble and also performed at Carnegie Hall and with the university opera. Deerpark’s future Band Director Tom Patterson also accompanied the university chorus as well as playing in the university's marching band.
Attending the university allowed Deerpark’s future Band Director Tom Patterson to complete his Masters in Music Education in 2002. While in school he also performed with The university wind ensemble. Tom Patterson secured his Bachelor of Music Education from the same university in 1998. His academics stood out and he was placed on the Dean’s list. While at the university he was also an outstanding soloist, an opportunity that has served Tom Patterson well in his position as the Band Director at Deerpark.
On the journey to become a Band Director at Deerpark, Tom Patterson was hired as both a student teacher in 1998. Additionally, Tom Patterson was appointed Assistant Band Director at Bailey Middle School. Patterson also juggled duties as a Lesson Instructor at area high schools, and middle schools. In the spring of 1999, his dedication paid off as Band Director Tom Patterson was recognized as a distinguished teacher in Austin Independent School District.
In the four years just prior to his position as Deerpark’s Band Director, Tom Patterson was employed as Associate Band Director at Stony Point High School RRISD as well as an Assistant Teacher at Ridgeview, Hopewell, CD Fulkes Middle Schools. Since 2004, Tom Patterson has served in the Round Rock school district as Deerpark Middle School’s Band Director.
Tom Patterson’s tenure as Band Director is best reflected in the performance and accomplishments of his students at Deerpark. Director Tom Patterson and his students have been honored thirty times for their excellence in band competitions, with the awards reflecting a wide spectrum of musical forms. From sight-reading to performance, beginning bands, jazz bands and entries for Texas State Honor Band, Director Tom Patterson and the band students at Deerpark are a true reflection of his passion as a teacher, band director and example to students.
Round Rock school district’s Deerpark Band Director Tom Patterson is a member in good standing with the Texas Music Educators Association and the College Bandmasters Association. He is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, the university Ex-Student Association Member and an Alumni Band Member.
Living the life of both a student and a musician provided opportunities that few early in their career enjoy. Deerpark’s Band Director Tom Patterson played with the university orchestra and the university wind ensemble and also performed at Carnegie Hall and with the university opera. Deerpark’s future Band Director Tom Patterson also accompanied the university chorus as well as playing in the university's marching band.
Attending the university allowed Deerpark’s future Band Director Tom Patterson to complete his Masters in Music Education in 2002. While in school he also performed with The university wind ensemble. Tom Patterson secured his Bachelor of Music Education from the same university in 1998. His academics stood out and he was placed on the Dean’s list. While at the university he was also an outstanding soloist, an opportunity that has served Tom Patterson well in his position as the Band Director at Deerpark.
On the journey to become a Band Director at Deerpark, Tom Patterson was hired as both a student teacher in 1998. Additionally, Tom Patterson was appointed Assistant Band Director at Bailey Middle School. Patterson also juggled duties as a Lesson Instructor at area high schools, and middle schools. In the spring of 1999, his dedication paid off as Band Director Tom Patterson was recognized as a distinguished teacher in Austin Independent School District.
In the four years just prior to his position as Deerpark’s Band Director, Tom Patterson was employed as Associate Band Director at Stony Point High School RRISD as well as an Assistant Teacher at Ridgeview, Hopewell, CD Fulkes Middle Schools. Since 2004, Tom Patterson has served in the Round Rock school district as Deerpark Middle School’s Band Director.
Tom Patterson’s tenure as Band Director is best reflected in the performance and accomplishments of his students at Deerpark. Director Tom Patterson and his students have been honored thirty times for their excellence in band competitions, with the awards reflecting a wide spectrum of musical forms. From sight-reading to performance, beginning bands, jazz bands and entries for Texas State Honor Band, Director Tom Patterson and the band students at Deerpark are a true reflection of his passion as a teacher, band director and example to students.
Round Rock school district’s Deerpark Band Director Tom Patterson is a member in good standing with the Texas Music Educators Association and the College Bandmasters Association. He is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, the university Ex-Student Association Member and an Alumni Band Member.