Patrick Corbett, Director of Fine Arts (summer 2016)
Patrick Corbett has served as assistant principal at Jane Long Middle School since 2013. Prior to that, he was the 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 from Sam Houston State University and completed postgraduate studies at The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. He earned a master’s degree in music from Rice University and a master’s degree in educational administration from Trinity University.
Photo: Patrick Corbett, Director of Fine Arts (summer 2016)