A native of Petersburg, Virginia, Mr. McCoy attended Virginia State University, where he earned the Bachelor of Music from Virginia State University in 2000. While at Virginia State, he sang in the University Concert Choir under the direction of Johnnella L. Edmonds, Opera Workshop with Lisa Edward-Burrs and studied applied voice with Martin A. Strother.
During his college years at VSU, he began singing at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church as a tenor soloist in the Parish Choir. In 1998, he assumed his first staff church position as Church Pianist at the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Petersburg, where he served until 2002. Upon graduation, he was hired as Director of Music and Organist at Covenant Presbyterian Church from 2000-2006. In addition, he was the Contemporary Musician at First Christian Church in Petersburg from 2004-2006. Following three years of teaching music in the Petersburg Public Schools, he moved to Winchester, VA, where he earned the Master of Music in Church Music from Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University.
Relocating to the DC Metropolitan area, he was hired as Minister of Music at Takoma Park Baptist Church where he served as Minister of Music for six years. His choirs have sung in several noted venues, including Constitution Hall, The National Press Club and various churches throughout Washington, D.C.
In addition to his work in the realm of church music, McCoy is a respected classical music and performing arts critic. A crowning achievement in his pantheon of writing is him being recently named the first Performing Arts Columnist for the prestigious Washington Life Magazine in September 2012. Earning a reputation as one of the nation's emerging performing arts journalists, he has interviewed some of the most celebrated musicians of our time, including Martina Arroyo, George Shirley, Diane Bish, Leona Mitchell, Lawrence Brownlee, Denyce Graves, Renée Fleming and Joshua Bell among many others.
Patrick was recently installed as Minister of Music/Organist-Choir Director at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington, D. C., where the Rev'd Canon John T. W. Harmon, is Pastor.
I recently moved to Largo, MD (PG County). I teach vocal music at Rosa L. Parks Elementary School in Hyattsville, MD and serve as Minister of Music at Takoma Park Baptist Church in Washington, DC.
-Covered first performing arts story at The White House for Washington Life Magazine (2013 National Arts and Humanities Medal Ceremony)
-Forty Under 40 for Prince George's County
-Named Director of The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts
-Installed as Minister of Music at Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, D. C.
Named to the Shenandoah University Alumni Board of Directors
Presenter, University of California at Irvine, African American Art Song Alliance Conference
Most Memorable Moment:
Johnnella L. Edmonds-Director of Choral Activities. She is one of the fiercest conductors I know. When you can play as well as you sing, thats when you know your are fierce!
Online Radio Host|
Blog Talk Radio
From January 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
Hosts online radio show 'The African-American Voice in Classical Music' featuring interviews with classical music performers and conductors.
DC Performing Arts Examiner|
Examiner.com
From January 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Attends concerts and writes reviews and articles about performances in the Washington D.C. area using online publishing tools.
Freelance Arts Journalist|
Various Publications
From January 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
Writes extensively about classical music and performing arts for Washington Life Magazine, CBS Washington, The Afro-American Newspaper and other publications.
Substitute Teacher|
Prince Georges County Public Schools
From January 2008 to Current • 18 year(s)
Covered various classes in the absence of full-time classroom teachers.
Vocal Performance Instructor|
Savoreux Foundation, Inc.
From January 2006 to Current • 20 year(s)
Teaches vocal music to Washington D.C. public school students in after-school programs culminating in final presentations.
Minister of Music|
Takoma Park Baptist Church
From January 2006 to January 2012 • 6 year(s)
Led church music program including preparing choirs and musicians for worship services within prescribed budget.
Music Teacher|
Academy for Learning Through the Arts Public Charter School
From May 2010 to July 2010 • 0 year(s)
Taught vocal music to students in grades PK-6 and collaborated with art teacher for performance showcases.
Part-Time Instant Charge Associate|
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
From January 2009 to January 2010 • 1 year(s)
Processed ticket orders using Tessitura and worked at information desk answering questions about the center.
Guest Teacher|
Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School
From January 2008 to January 2010 • 2 year(s)
Provided substitute teaching coverage and served as piano accompanist for Primary Chorus.
Vocal Music Teacher|
Rosa L. Parks Elementary School
From January 2006 to January 2008 • 2 year(s)
Taught vocal music to students grades PK-6 and prepared them for seasonal performances.
Director of Music and Organist|
Covenant Presbyterian Church
From January 2000 to January 2006 • 6 year(s)
Led church music program and maintained active concert series presenting various performers and choirs.
Vocal Music Teacher|
Petersburg Public Schools
From January 2000 to January 2003 • 3 year(s)
Taught vocal music to students grades PK-8 at Peabody Middle School and J.E.B. Stuart Elementary School.
