
Patrick Fitzgibbon
MUSICIAN, COMPOSER, EDUCATOR

Patrick Fitzgibbon is a musician based in the Detroit, MI area who has made his career performing, teaching and composing. Patrick is a professor of music at Oakland University where he teaches courses in world music, aural skills and steel band. Patrick regularly performs with many of Detroit's top musicians as well as his own quintet (Patrick Fitzgibbon Band), and his steel drum ensemble (Steel Sound) and Rela Percussion. His original compositions can be heard on his albums "The Travelers" and “Just Ahead” and have been published with Tapspace and C. Alan Publications.

Patrick Fitzgibbon Band
This exciting quintet performs a wide range of original compositions and creative arrangements with passion, finesse and plenty of rhythmic drive.

Rela Percussion
Detroit-based Rela Percussion combines music from around the world with jazz and art music sensibilities.

Steel Sound
Steel Sound has played hundreds of event at outdoor venues, weddings, company parties, festivals, etc. Get in touch to book the band. Also available as solo steel drummer for smaller events.
Lessons
Pan Improvisation Basics from PASIC 2022
Improvisation Lesson
To schedule a private lesson email pwfitzgi@oakland.edu