Musican, Composer and Music Educator
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COMPOSER
Brad’s compositions are written to engage students as well as apply teaching concepts at every turn. His music covers a vast array of styles and levels, always keeping in mind the needs and interests of the ensemble. Being a veteran educator, Brad is always mindful of age appropriateness and educational opportunities. When writing, he strives to create music that is engaging for every student in the ensemble, flute to percussion.
Check out Brad's newest music in the JW Pepper catalog (Editor's Choice), Concert Band: Look Out, Here I Come, Let it Begin, City of Lights, Storm Surge, Arrival of the Victorious Queen. Jazz Band: Pass the Hot Sauce, Buckle Up and Swing, Some Sauce-a for Your Bossa? and Running on Nitro.
“A Mother’s Love” was released by Alfred publishing. This lush ballad was written in memory of his mother upon her passing.
Brad's newly published piece, "Running on Nitro" for young jazz band was selected as "Editor's Choice" for the 2021 JW Pepper Catalog!
Brad's newest chart for jazz band, "Pass the Hot Sauce" (Editor's Choice) a grade 1.5 jazz chart in the latin style and "Buckle up and Swing Hard" for flex jazz band and "Look Out, Here I Come!". Look for future jazz and concert band music coming soon.
Brad’s piece for concert band “City of Lights” was commissioned by Aurora (Illinois) Middle School. Click the links below to see and hear his music! Many of his works have been selected by JW Pepper as "Editor's Choice".
Published works for Concert Band:
(Click an composition for a link to the publisher’s site)
*Contact Brad for a list of his works for Concert Band and Jazz Band yet to be published, available directly from him.