Patrick Fitzgibbon is a percussionist living in the Detroit area who has made his career performing, teaching, and composing. He earned his bachelor’s in music performance from Michigan State University, his master's from Oakland University, and has studied traditional music in India, Ghana, and Trinidad. Patrick regularly performs with many of Detroit's top musicians as well as Rela Percussion, and his steel drum ensemble that performs throughout Michigan. He has released two albums of original compositions, The Travelers and Just Ahead. Patrick currently teaches world music, percussion, aural skills, and Steel Band at Oakland University.