Patrick R. F. Blakley

Let me help you out by offering my services! I create compositions of all sorts from simple piano melodies to full scores and even competitive musical events. I’ve been in the musical realm for over 15 years and have been trained by internationally acclaimed musicians. I have also been marketed at the international level myself.

Critiquing, Arranging, Composition, Recording.

Along with the above services I can also offer more specific services listed below…

Private Lessons - Concert percussion, marching percussion or drum set.
Performance - Concert percussion, marching percussion, drum set or solo.
Clinician - Marching percussion or drum set.
Consulting - Visual and/or musical.
Drill Writing - Visual Design / choreography.
Concept Design - Field shows or percussive theater.

Some of the biggest clients I have worked with in the above areas include Paul V. Moore High School Field Band, Paul V. Moore High School Percussive Theater, Paul V. Moore High School Parade Band, Central Square Middle School Parade Band, Oswego High School Field Band, Phoenix High School Percussive Theater, Liverpool High School Percussive Theater, Liverpool High School Music Department (concert bands, orchestras, chorus and jazz bands), Onondaga Community College Percussive Theater and the Syracuse Brigadiers Drum and Bugle Corps.

Some of my highest awards and top honors:

1999 New York State Field Band Conference Championship bronze medal

2000 Fiesta Bowl Parade bronze medal

2001 James Madison University Parade of Champions silver medal

2002 New York State Percussion Circuit Championship gold medal*

2003 NYSSMA solo perfect score: concert snare drum 100/100.

2003 New York State Percussion Circuit Championship silver medal

2003 Drum Corps Associates World Championship silver medal

2004 NYSSMA solo perfect score: concert snare drum 100/100.

2004 Drum Corps Associates World Championship silver medal

2004 Drum Corps Associates World Championship Mickey Petrone Memorial Award

2006 Drum Corps Associates World Championship Individual Solo Contest bronze medal

2006 New York State Percussion Circuit Championship gold medal*

2007 New York State Percussion Circuit Championship gold medal* (P.V.M. HS)

2007 New York State Percussion Circuit Championship bronze medal (Phoenix HS)

2007 New York State Field Band Conference Championship gold medal & Governor’s Cup*

2008 New York State Percussion Circuit Championship gold medal

2008 New York State Field Band Conference Championship gold medal & Governor’s Cup*

2009 New York State Legislative Recognition: Assembly #56

2010 New York State Percussion Circuit Championship gold medal* (CSMS)

2010 New York State Percussion Circuit Championship gold medal* (CSHS)

* Undefeated season

Some of my reviews from various percussionists, adjudicators and clients:

“You are going to be successful.”
-John Pollard (2002)

“Keep up the great work.”
-Dr. Rob Bridge (2002)

“Nice Job, yea.”
-Scott Johnson (2003)

“You’re the thunder of the group.”
-Bob Vitti (2003)

“Cool stuff!”
-Wayne Downy (2003)

“As long as you understand your role inside the group you will be a great asset.”
-Thom Hannum (2003)

“Some great stuff, you’re sounding really good!”
-Collin McNutt (2004)

“You have a great approach to the writing.”
-Dave Glyde (2004)

“The kid’s got good technique, you guys look good together.”
-Tony Shuker (2004)

“You’ve been working on velocity strokes haven’t you? It really shows in your playing.”
-Martin Hotte (2004)

“Doesn’t get much cleaner than that!”
-Gif Howorth (2004)

“Good, good. You all are doing exactly what is required and should keep that momentum to move forward.”
-Gino Cipriani (2004)

“Love the writing, velocity shifts and tension release! Very passionate and very expressive!”
-Richard Gillen (2005)

“Your attitude is a prime example of what this group’s should be.”
-Richard Morey (2005)

“A fasinating sound from a genre that many people would know nothing about!”
-Dr. Richard Baggett (2005)

“I really appreciate the energy and the drive and the different dark emotional aspects!”
-Richard Gillen (2005)

“You are doing a great job as a piece of the big picture.”
-Michael Cesario (2005)

“Wow, good stuff. Great job!”
-Stevens (2006)

“That was really [explative deleted] good.”
-’Adeadcrab’ (2006)

“You have to give credit when credit is due for 99% of the awesome stuff this guy has done and you havn’t seen.”
-Nathan Gould (2007)

“If you’re looking for something a little different, and still catchy, check them out.”
-Andrew Houck (2008)

“Wow, that sounds really good!”
-Jamie Richards (2009)