A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Patrick Sikes is a New York-based clarinetist, chamber musician, and teacher.
Patrick has appeared in recitals throughout the United States and Europe. As a soloist, Patrick has appeared with the University of Florida Wind Symphony and twice with the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Philharmonia. An avid chamber musician, Patrick performed regularly with his woodwind quintet, Ensemble HCV, throughout the Cincinnati area. His quintet was a national finalist at the 2013 Music Teacher’s National Association chamber music competition. In addition to solo and chamber music performances, Patrick is an ardent orchestral performer. He has appeared with groups such as the Richmond (IN) Symphony, the Kentucky Symphony, the Brooklyn Wind Symphony, and the New York Pops.
As an educator, Patrick has maintained private studios in Florida, Ohio, Indiana, and New York. His students have received top honors at Solo & Ensemble evaluations and have participated in various honor bands. Additionally, he regularly works with high school band programs as a sectional and group class coach.
Patrick received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Florida, under the tutelage of Mitchell Estrin. He received his Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music, where he studied with Ixi Chen and Jonathan Gunn. When he’s not playing his clarinet, Patrick enjoys cooking, craft beer and cocktails, and coffee.
