
Bradley Bryant
Percussion
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:
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Designed and implemented vertically aligned curricula across multiple campuses
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Taught large private studios (up to 90 students), sectionals, and ensembles
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Directed marching percussion (battery and front ensemble), jazz rhythm sections, and percussion for concert literature
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Specialized in TMEA Region/Area/All-State audition preparation
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Arranged percussion music and managed live sound reinforcement for performances
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Education
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Bachelor of Music, Percussion Performance – Baylor University, 2000
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Master of Music, Music Education – Stephen F. Austin State University, 2017
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Certification: EC–12 Texas Music Education (active)​
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Professional Highlights
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Concertino for Four Percussion performance featured at 2013 TMEA Honor Band Concert
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Composed battery book and handled live sound for Angels in the Architecture marching show
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Engineered concert recordings for TMEA and UIL events
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Students have earned scholarships and placements at:
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Baylor University
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Rice University
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University of North Texas
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University of Texas at Austin
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Texas State University
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Twelve graduates of the UNT Jazz Program as of 2020
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Awards and Honors
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TMEA All-State Percussion: 10 students selected from 2008–2015, including two 3-year All-State members
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TMEA Honor Band:
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2010: 1st Region, 1st Area, 4th State
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2012–2013: 1st Region, 1st Area, 1st State (3A Honor Band Winner)
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Mark of Excellence – National Winner (The Foundation for Music Education):
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Angels in the Architecture (2012)
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Concertino for Four Percussion (2013)
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OPS Contest Finalist & Winner:
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State finalist in multiple concert and march categories (2009–2012)
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State Winner: George Washington Bicentennial March (2012)
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Runner-Up: Angels in the Architecture (2012)
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UIL Marching Contest:
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State Finalist: 2008, 2010, 2014
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Silver Medalist: 2012
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Professional Memberships
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Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)
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Percussive Arts Society (PAS)
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Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA)​
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Videos Showcasing Mr.Bryant and his Students
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