Oct 26, 2016
Pat Corbett, Fine Arts Director, Roby PC
BISD Fine Arts Program

Pat Biography (Oct. 26

 

Patrick Corbett was named Director of Fine Arts for Bryan ISD in May 2016. Previously, he served as assistant principal at Jane Long Middle School since 2013 and head band director and Fine Arts Department chair at Fox Tech High School in San Antonio ISD. He held previous posts in Comal ISD and was band director at Saint Mary’s Hall in San Antonio. Corbett served in the United States Marine Corps playing professionally in “The President’s Own” Marine Band, retiring as a Master Gunnery Sergeant after 20 years of service.

Corbett frequently played at White House events and was responsible for coordinating concert tour logistics and evaluating personnel. His service netted him the Meritorious Service Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal. Additionally, he performed as a freelance musician with the Baltimore, National, and Houston Symphonies as well as the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra and Wolftrap Orchestra.

Corbett earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Sam Houston State University, completed postgraduate studies at The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, a Master of Music from Rice University, and a Master of Educational Administration from Trinity University.