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y <br /> Staff Roster of School Art&Music Teachers <br /> Andy Carter(Band) andy.carter @orange.kl2.nc.us <br /> Elizabeth Dell-Jones(Visual Arts) elizabeth dell­jones@orange.k12.nc.us <br /> Mary Parker(Visual Arts) mary.parker @orange.kl2.nc.us <br /> Jared Taylor(Theatre) jared.taylor @orange.kl2.nc.us <br /> Jane Williams(Department Chair) jane.williams @orange.kl2.nc.us <br /> Artist Contact List: <br /> Patricksheridan.com <br /> Tel:602.327.3765 <br /> Email:patrick@patricksheridan.com <br /> 1955 W.Baseline Road <br /> Suite 113-181 <br /> Mesa,AZ 85202 <br /> BIO(from website):Patrick Sheridan is one of the most celebrated soloists in his instrument's history. He <br /> has performed more than 3,000 concerts in over 50 countries in venues ranging from the White House to <br /> NBA half-time shows to the Hollywood Bowl. <br /> At 20 years of age,Patrick became a member of"The President's Own"United States Marine Band. <br /> During his military service,he thrilled audiences across the United States with his amazing virtuosity and <br /> musicianship as one of the band's primary soloists.Since then,Patrick has gone on to become an <br /> incredibly diverse artist with concert performances transcending stylistic genres and building fans around <br /> the world for his instrument,the tuba.He has been featured in television and radio broadcasts on 4 <br /> continents including appearances most recently on NBC's Today Show and NPR's All Things Considered <br /> and Performance Today.Patrick maintains a busy international career with more than 75 concerts <br /> annually with orchestras,bands,and chamber ensembles and in recital.At home and abroad,Patrick also <br /> performs with the creative collective,The Big Bottom Band. <br /> Beyond his busy performing life,Mr.Sheridan's commitment to education is extensive.His wind students <br /> occupy principal positions in major international ensembles including orchestras in Amsterdam,Berlin, <br /> Vienna,Rome,Paris,Madrid,Tokyo,Hong Kong,and many others.In 2001,Patrick founded The Institute <br /> for Performance Success.This'peak performance'training institute is dedicated to bringing fresh and <br /> innovative learning environments to performers,teachers,executives,athletes and others seeking'peak <br /> performance'in their careers.Along with Sam Pilafian,Patrick is the co-author of the world's best selling <br /> breathing method for instrumental improvement,The Breathing Gym. He is also co-author of the GIA <br /> publication, Leadership Success,with Dr.Tim Lautzenheiser.Mr.Sheridan is currently on the music <br /> faculties at Arizona State University and UCLA.In the Phoenix community,Patrick serves as the Music <br /> Director of The Salt River Brass and is the conductor of the youth band,Sonic Winds.Patrick also <br /> frequently works across the United States as a guest conductor with university bands and orchestras as <br /> well as high school and middle school all-state and regional honor bands and orchestras. <br /> Mr.Sheridan also works as a composer and arranger.His music and arrangements have been performed <br /> internationally by symphony orchestras,concert bands,marching bands,jazz bands and drum corps.Most <br /> recently his music was performed by the US Army Band and at the American Bandmasters Association's <br /> national convention. He also co-composed with Sam Pilafian a new piece for tuba and wind band,The <br /> Strait of Hormuz,which he premiered at the 62nd Annual Midwest Clinics in December 2008.Patrick and <br /> Sam are also working on a double concerto for Joe Alessi and Wycliffe Gordon to be premiered at the <br /> CBDNA National Conference in 2011 by the University of New Mexico's Wind Symphony with Eric <br />