Patrick Vincent is in his eleventh year teaching band in Mississippi. Mr. Vincent is currently in his first year as Director of Bands at Perry Central High School where he oversees the band program in the district.  Mr. Vincent began his career as the Assistant Director in Forest, MS, served six years as Director of Bands in Mize, MS where he helped his band earn the MHSAA 2A State Marching Band Championship for the first time in school history, then served three years as Director of Bands at Hancock Middle school in Kiln, MS where he oversaw the improvement of the middle school band and assisted with high school band.  

Mr. Vincent received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Mississippi State University and completed his Masters of Music Education at William Carey University.  Along with his degrees, Mr. Vincent has earned multiple accolades including Outstanding Student Teacher Award from Mississippi State and High School Band Director of the Year from the Southeast Mississippi Band Directors’ Association.  

Mr. Vincent currently resides in D’Iberville, MS with his wife Emily and their three children, Michell, Clara, and Hallie.