Patrick Grimes is the Assistant Band Director at West Fork High School in Kingwood, Texas, where he directs the Gator Marching Band, conducts the Symphonic Band, and assists the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. He also serves as Brass Caption Head for the Boise Gems Drum and Bugle Corps and is in his first year on the Madison Scouts Brass Staff.
Patrick earned his Bachelor of Music Education from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. While at Indiana, he served as principal trombonist of the Wind Ensemble and Head Undergraduate Staff for the Marching Hundred. In 2024, he performed with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps, earning a silver medal at the DCI World Championship Finals.
Outside of work, Patrick enjoys golfing, watching football, and spending time outdoors with his family.
