Patrick Pan, 12 years of age, graduated from Westbrook Intermediate School in May 2010.  He is pursuing his interests in science, music, math, and computer science as a homeschooled student.  Patrick plans to attend Clear Lake High School in fall of 2011. 

Patrick started playing piano at three and violin at seven.  His current music teachers are Mr. John Weems (piano) and Mr. Henry Rubin (violin).

Patrick has won the titles of Houston Young Artist (HYAC, 2009-2010 and 2011-2012) and Impulse Young Artist (2010) as a pianist.  He also won first place at the Houston Forum Young Artist Piano Competition (2006, 2007, and 2009), TMTA State Piano Competition (2010), first place at the Clear Lake Symphony Concerto Competition (Violin in 2010 and Piano in 2011), first place at the Houston Civic Symphony Concerto Competition (Violin in 2011), and first place at the Houston Youth Symphony Concerto Competition (Violin in 2011).

Patrick has been a member of the Houston Youth Symphony for three years and has been concertmaster.  He has been a first violinist of the Texas Region 17 Orchestra yearly from 2007 to 2011, and is in the top level of the TMEA All-State Orchestra (2011).

In addition to musical awards, Patrick’s academic achievements included First Place and the Grand Prize of the Houston Regional Science Fair, and the 2010 Texas State MATHCOUNTS Championship.  He finished many AP courses like Calculus at Clear Lake High School and represented the U.S.A. at the 2010 World Mathematics Team Championship.  Patrick also won the Saving Texas History essay contest (2009).  He is the founder of his school’s computer club and writes computer programs.  Patrick rebuilds his computers continually and helps others with computer issues.

Participating in the Board of Directors of Houston Medical Museum and studying genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, Patrick plans to become a geneticist and study law for his sense of dedication to public service.  Duke University’s Talent Identification Program has published two articles on Patrick’s academic pursuits.  Patrick plays tennis and enjoys chess (State Prize) and writing applications for his cell phone. 

Patrick applies his musical skills at churches and community institutes, and brings music to many music lovers at nursing homes.  Patrick will continue to pursue piano and violin playing as his lifelong enrichment.