Pat commenced formal conducting studies in 2003, having previously trained as a Double Bassist, a Baritone, and at one point a Harpist. After completing a Master of Music at the University of Melbourne under John Hopkins in 2004, Pat has rapidly established a career among the youngest generation of Australian conductors, working with such diverse groups as Ozopera, the Stonnington Symphony Orchestra, the Choir of Newman College and crooner Patrizio Buanne.
Pat is particularly passionate about the French repertoire, in particular the music of Hector Berlioz, and maintains a firm commitment to Australian and contemporary repertoire.