Patrick W. Schmidt
Assistant Band Director
Sharyland High School
Mr. Schmidt is an assistant band director at Sharyland High School. Mr. Schmidt is a Honors College Graduate from Texas A&M University-Kingsville School of Music, having earned his Bachelors of Music in Instrumental Education and Trombone Performance, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During his time at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, he tutored students in all music theory courses, presented several research projects in collaboration with the Honors College, regularly rehearsed the 200+ member 'Pride of South Texas' Javelina Marching Band, and conducted the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Trombone Choir for several concert performances.
Born in Matamoros, Mexico, and raised in Brownsville, TX, Mr. Schmidt is excited to return to the Rio Grande Valley to educate young minds through music. He will be instructing the brass studios at Sharyland High School, directing the Symphonic Band & Jazz Orchestra, and teaching beginner brass classes at Martinez & Bentsen Elementary. In his spare time, Mr. Schmidt enjoys arranging and composing music, playing video games and trading card games, traveling and tasting local cuisine, and relaxing at home with his wife, Ashley, and two sons, Collin and Lucian.
For any questions, please contact Mr. Schmidt at (956) 580-5300, ext. 1246, or in office 1246 in the Band Hall.
