Patrick King, the son of a former touring guitarist for Otis Redding, is a composer, singer, songwriter, sound designer, and music director based in Washington, D.C. His professional credits include musical compositions for choirs, music artists, a documentary for Canada's Kelly's Bake Shoppe, the short film Why are You So Afraid of Me, as well as two albums, one EP, and several singles of his own. King's portfolio showcases a distinct sound influenced by world, orchestral, and electronic music. As the 2023 winner of the EastWest Composer Cloud Contest, his work is recognized for its originality, versatility, and unique capacity to integrate multiple genres through a characteristic hybrid style. Currently, King is completing his senior year at Berklee College of Music, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music for Film, TV, and Games.

Patrick R. King

Patrick King, the son of a former touring guitarist for Otis Redding, is a composer, singer, songwriter, sound designer, and music director based in Washington, D.C. His professional credits include musical compositions for choirs, music artists, a documentary for Canada's Kelly's Bake Shoppe, the short film Why are You So Afraid of Me, as well as two albums, one EP, and several singles of his own. King's portfolio showcases a distinct sound influenced by world, orchestral, and electronic music. As the 2023 winner of the EastWest Composer Cloud Contest, his work is recognized for its originality, versatility, and unique capacity to integrate multiple genres through a characteristic hybrid style. Currently, King is completing his senior year at Berklee College of Music, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music for Film, TV, and Games.

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Patrick King, the son of a former touring guitarist for Otis Redding, is a composer, singer, songwriter, sound designer, and music director based in Washington, D.C. His professional credits include musical compositions for choirs, music artists, a documentary for Canada’s Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, the short film Why are You So Afraid of Me, as well as two albums, one EP, and several singles of his own. King’s portfolio showcases a distinct sound influenced by world, orchestral, and electronic music. As the 2023 winner of the EastWest Composer Cloud Contest, his work is recognized for its originality, versatility, and unique capacity to integrate multiple genres through a characteristic hybrid style. Currently, King is completing his senior year at Berklee College of Music, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Music for Film, TV, and Games.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Television Composer at 21 South Music
January 31, 2023 - Present
Compose original music for TV; song credit/placement on Belle Collective Reality TV Series.
Owner at All Muzic and Arts LLC
December 1, 2021 - Present
Teach piano, voice, songwriting and music production; develop lesson plans and learning material; oversee contracted instructors; organize and maintain budget; conceptualize and implement marketing strategies.
CAH Panelist at DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Performs evaluations of applications submitted to the agency for funding consideration; provides critical review, comments, and scores of all applications to Individual and Non-Profit Arts grant programs.
Music Director at Pender United Methodist Church
October 1, 2023 - Present
Lead choir director; recruit and supervise paid and volunteer music staff; select, organize and teach music; facilitate rehearsals; hire/terminate music staff; manage budget and library.
Piano Instructor at Hampton Roads KROC Center
September 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Taught piano to students of all ages; organized teaching materials, class times, lessons and student recitals; facilitated regular and seasonal recitals.
Music and Arts Coordinator at Third Baptist Church
February 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Arranged songs and led worship team; scheduled and organized rehearsals; assisted with youth outreach and community involvement activities; liaison to media team; Young adult Bible study leader.
Mail Carrier at United States Postal Service
February 28, 2013 - March 31, 2018
Delivered mail and packages; organized routes; demonstrated public speaking and leadership; directed recitations and events; experience with audio/music production and recital coordination.

Education

Bachelor of Music for Film, TV and Games (B.A.) at Berklee College of Music (Online)
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2026
Associate of Fine Arts in Music (AFA) at Tidewater Community College
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2021

Qualifications

Dean's List Award (Berklee Online)
January 1, 2021 - April 8, 2026
Dean's List Award
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
President's Honor Roll
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Two-time Berklee Online Scholarship Award Recipient
January 1, 2021 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other