Patrick Doerr grew up in Riverside, California and attended Rubidoux High School. While in High School he developed a passion for music, which led to his decision to major in music. He received a Bachelor’s in Music, K-12 Instruction from San Diego State University in 2003, and a Single Subject Credential in Music Instruction in 2004. Mr. Doerr began his teaching career in the Sweetwater Union High School District in 2004 at Southwest High School. In 2006, he moved to Sweetwater High School, where his bands saw success both in the concert hall, on the field, and on the street. In 2010, Mr. Doerr received his Master's Degree in Conducting from the American Band College through Sam Houston State University. Over the course of his education, Mr. Doerr has studied under some of the band world's best: Harold Warman, Charles Friedrichs, Max McKee, Col. Mike Bankhead, Robert W. Smith, Ralph Hultgren, Robert Ponto, Anthony Maiello, Col. Lowell Graham, Eugene Rouseau, Alan Keown, Winston Morris, Jim Walker, Jan Vander Roost, Robert Spring, Al and Gladys Wright, Bobby Shew, Alan Vizzutti, Pat Sheridan, Sam Pilafian, Ray Chapa, Paula Crider, Frank Wickes, and Johan De Meij (to name a few!)

Mr. Doerr moved to Chula Vista Middle and High Schools in the summer of 2011, and introduced the high school band to competitive field shows, as well as hosting festivals. In 2012, the high school hosted its first ever Field Tournament, which continues to run yearly. In 2017 the band qualified for SCSBOA Field Championships for the first time in the school's history, and finished 7th Place in the 3A division. As of 2024 the band has qualified for Championships and participated six times. In 2018, Mr. Doerr moved to Chula Vista High School full time. In 2019 Mr. Doerr became the Symphonic Orchestra Director, working in tandem with the CVHS Orchestra Director, Dr. Conrad Bruderer.

Mr. Doerr is a strong advocate for school music programs, having successfully run of the Sweetwater District Band Pageant, District Color Guard Showcase, District Honor Bands, and the District Summer Arts Academy. While at Chula Vista, Mr. Doerr started the Chula Vista Invitational Field Tournament in November, the SCPA Chamber Ensembles Festival in February, and the SCPA Band/Orchestra Festival in March. He has served as the Chair of Instrumental Festivals for the California Music Educators Association, Southern Border Section. Mr. Doerr has been a presenter at the SCSBOA Winter Conference, and is an active adjudicator and head judge with the CMEA Southern Border Section Band/Orchestra Festivals.

Mr. Doerr comes to Murrieta Mesa eager to work with the program that was expertly established and maintained by Mr. Daniel Greenberg.

When not doing Band related activities, Mr. Doerr enjoys spending time with his wife Tiffany, daughter Juliet, and son Liam.

LET'S GO RAMS!!!

Isabelle Zapata (Front Ensemble, Winter Concert Percussion) holds Bachelor’s degrees (Instrumental Music Education BM, Percussion Performance BM) and a single subject teaching credential (Music) from CSU Long Beach, a Master’s degree in Teaching (MAT) (emphasis: Elementary Education & Curricular Design) from San Diego State University, an associate’s degree in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language from Palomar College (A.A.), and Orff Level 1 Certification through UC San Diego. Throughout her educational career, she has explored her passion for instrumental music traditions from around the world and participated in everything from drum & bugle corps (DCI) to Steel Drum Orchestra, West African and Afrocuban/Brazilian drum and dance ensembles. She’s studied under notable percussionists including Dr.Dave Gerhart, Ted Atkatz, Brad Dutz, Greg Goodall, and Mark Lamson, and notable dancers/choreographers including Yvette “La Sole” Garcia and Neili Suhyini Adzo Sutker. In her undergraduate years, her passion for ethnomusicology and advocacy work for bringing world music studies and awareness to K-12 public education earned her a Global Scholar Fellowship. She also worked as a Strings coach for a nonprofit youth orchestra called Harmony Project (2015-2021), and as a percussion and single reeds coach at a several elementary, middle and high schools in Long Beach Unified School District (2015-2018).

In addition to working with the percussionists at Mesa, Isabelle is currently enjoying her 6th year teaching K-3 General Music and 4-6 Beginning Band in Cardiff School District, and celebrating her 9th year at Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary 501(c)3 where she serves as the Education & Outreach Coordinator, grant writer, and avian husbandry specialist.

Rebecca began her color guard career marching 9 years with Capital Sound Drum and Bugle Corps. While marching, she found a passion for teaching and helping others catch up on choreography and technique. She has worked the past 20 years with many amazing marching bands, universities, and drum corps across the United States. Some include University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Shadow Armada Marching Band (Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps now), Waukesha West Marching Band, and The Birdville Mighty Hawk Band. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband (Daniel), son (Miles), daughter (Ella), and two dogs (Maddox and Sawyer).