Bradley Bryant is a seasoned percussion educator with over two decades of experience in music instruction, performance, and sound engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from Baylor University and a Master of Music in Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. He also maintains an active EC–12 Texas Music Education Certification.

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Teaching Experience

Mr. Bryant has taught grades 6–12 in Texas public schools since 2000, including long-term roles in Clear Lake ISD and Fredericksburg ISD. In these positions, he directed all aspects of percussion instruction:

• Designed and implemented vertically aligned curricula across multiple campuses

• Taught large private studios (up to 90 students), sectionals, and ensembles

• Directed marching percussion (battery and front ensemble), jazz rhythm sections, and percussion for concert literature

• Specialized in TMEA Region/Area/All-State audition preparation

• Arranged percussion music and managed live sound reinforcement for performances

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Education

• Bachelor of Music, Percussion Performance – Baylor University, 2000

• Master of Music, Music Education – Stephen F. Austin State University, 2017

• Certification: EC–12 Texas Music Education (active)​

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Professional Highlights

• Concertino for Four Percussion performance featured at 2013 TMEA Honor Band Concert

• Composed battery book and handled live sound for Angels in the Architecture marching show

• Engineered concert recordings for TMEA and UIL events

• Students have earned scholarships and placements at:

  • Baylor University

  • Rice University

  • University of North Texas

  • University of Texas at Austin

  • Texas State University

  • Twelve graduates of the UNT Jazz Program as of 2020

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Awards and Honors

• TMEA All-State Percussion: 10 students selected from 2008–2015, including two 3-year All-State members

• TMEA Honor Band:

  • 2010: 1st Region, 1st Area, 4th State

  • 2012–2013: 1st Region, 1st Area, 1st State (3A Honor Band Winner)

• Mark of Excellence – National Winner (The Foundation for Music Education):

  • Angels in the Architecture (2012)

  • Concertino for Four Percussion (2013)

• OPS Contest Finalist & Winner:

  • State finalist in multiple concert and march categories (2009–2012)

  • State Winner: George Washington Bicentennial March (2012)

  • Runner-Up: Angels in the Architecture (2012)

• UIL Marching Contest:

  • State Finalist: 2008, 2010, 2014

  • Silver Medalist: 2012

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Professional Memberships

• Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)

• Percussive Arts Society (PAS)

• Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA)​

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Videos Showcasing Mr.Bryant and his Students

• Stubernic by Mark Ford

• Concertino for 4 Percussion and Wind Ensemble

• Night of Percussion (Fredericksburg High School, Fredericksburg, Texas)

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