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.