Ohnyale Patterson

Ohnyale Patterson currently resides in South Carolina, where he serves as a Peer Support Coordinator and Behavioral Interventionist for his local school district and state agency. With a deep passion for music education and performance, Ohnyale brings over a decade of marching and instructional experience to every ensemble he works with. His marching career began at Siegel High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, followed by performing with Music City Drum Corps as a charter member and later aged-out with the Bluecoats Drum Corps. He concluded his marching career with Palmetto Percussion. Transitioning into education and instruction, Ohnyale has held numerous teaching roles. He served as a Cymbal Technician for Palmetto Percussion and Mandarins Drum Corps, and Visual Technician for Music City Drum Corps. He has also worked with Guardians Drum Corps as a Cymbal Technician. Ohnyale currently serves as the Cymbal Technician and Visual Caption Head at Dorman High School (DWP). Ohnyale is the marching arts leading connoisseur in everything Oreo. Ohnyale is excited to return to Crossmen Drum Corps this season.