Patrick O’Rourke is a lifelong musician and educator based in Middleburg, Virginia, and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he studied under Hall of Fame percussionists and world-renowned conductors. A versatile percussionist who has marched bass drum with Rhythm X, he won first place in the 2019 PASIC Collegiate Snare Solo Competition and has since directed award-winning percussion ensembles with a focus on growth, inclusion, and community.
His professional experience includes serving as lead audio engineer for the Madison Scouts and Troopers Drum & Bugle Corps. He has a passion for the avant-garde, fancy pens, Reds baseball, and is internationally ranked in the sport of disc golf.
