Born in Colorado and currently living in New England, Patrick came to Miami to escape the harsh winters and to study marine biology.  Primarily an instrumentalist all throughout his high school career, Patrick became interested in singing during his high school's production of Les Miserables where he played the role of Marius.  Later he went on to sing in many different ensembles such as chamber choir, concert choir, a cappella, and during his senior year, the production of Guys and Dolls.