PATRICK GRIMES
Educator. Trombonist. Arranger.
About Patrick
Patrick Grimes is a music educator, trombonist, and arranger from Plano, Texas. He currently attends the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music pursuing a degree in Instrumental Music Education. read more
Experience
Patrick is a passionate educator dedicated to the holistic success and growth of his students. He is deeply committed to their welfare while continually working to inspire and elevate their performance to the highest possible standards. Below are a few of the programs that Patrick has worked with.
Field Technician
2022 Season
The Hebron High School Marching Band is a consistent Bands of America Regional and Super Regional Finalist and Champion. The Hebron High School Marching Band has also earned 7 straight appearances in the Texas UIL State Marching Contest, including 1st Place in 2021.
Baritone Technician
2023 Season
The Fishers High School Marching Tiger Band is a consistent Indiana State Finalist, BOA Regional, and Super-Regional Finalist. In 2022, they made their first BOA Grand National Finals appearance and followed that with a second consecutive appearance in 2023.
Mellophone Technician
2023 Season
The Edgewood High School Marching Mustang Band is a consistent Indiana Open Class C State finalist and champion. The program serves about 100 students through winds, percussion, and color guard.
Head Undergraduate Staff
2023 & 2024 Seasons
In 2024, Patrick became Head Undergraduate Staff of the trombone section. In 2023, he was Undergraduate Staff and served as chair of the Performance Committee.
Private Lessons
As part of the National Association for Music Education at IU’s “Downbeat” program, Patrick taught private lessons to trombone, trumpet, and euphonium students at Batchelor Middle School in Bloomington, Indiana. Batchelor is a Title I school, and the Downbeat program is designed to give under-resourced students access to free private lessons.
In addition to his work with NAfME, Patrick maintains a small private studio teaching mostly middle-school-aged students.
Service & Leadership
Patrick previously served on the executive board of IU’s chapter of the NAfME. In his role as Outreach Coordinator, he helped launch “Downbeat.” Patrick coordinated the operations of “Downbeat” by communicating with partner programs and hiring private teachers.
Patrick has also taught sectionals and has participated in workshops with IU’s chapter of the National Band Association. As a component of NBA's rural outreach program, he had the opportunity to lead low brass sectionals for the premiere performance of Cait Nishimura’s “The Nature of Trees.”
Arranger & Composer
Patrick is a very active arranger and composer. Last year, the IU Marching Hundred included his music in their BOA Grand Nationals exhibition performance at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Marching Hundred also featured Patrick's music in their 2023 homecoming half-time show, and his pep band arrangements are performed weekly for over 17,000 basketball fans in IU’s historic Assembly Hall. Patrick also has extensive experience writing music for concert band and chamber ensembles.
Audio & Video Technology
Patrick uses technology to help teach and motivate students. In 2020, he began making multitrack videos of his arrangements for YouTube. Below are examples of his work.