T. Patrick Carrabré is a Métis composer living in Vancouver. Construction of identity and community engagement are long-term themes in his compositions, artistic programming, and administrative activities. His best-known works include Inuit Games, for katajjak (throat singers) and orchestra, which was a recommended work at the International Rostrum of Composers (2003), Sonata No. 1, The Penitent, for violin and piano, and From the Dark Reaches, which were nominated for JUNO awards. He was recently recognized with a second Western Canadian Music Award (Classical Composer of the Year) for the album 100,000 Lakes. Currently director of the UBC School of Music and Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, Pat has also been composer-in-residence with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and an on-air host for CBC Music.