Hornist Timothy J. Bradley is a versatile performer, educator, composer, and arranger. Raised in Lawrence, Kansas and surrounded by music from birth, his earliest musical influence was his father, who would play LP after LP of famous orchestral and operatic works. Tim began playing piano at 3 years old, and studying horn at the age of 10. After hearing a recording of the Mozart Horn Concerti played by Dennis Brain, he realized the instrument was his key to doing something meaningful and gratifying (plus it kept him out of trouble!). Tim pursued his music studies at St. Olaf College (MN) and Southern Methodist University (TX). He earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in horn performance and studied with outstanding teachers including Gregory Hustis, Haley Hoops, Herbert Winslow, and Paul Stevens.

Teaching is a large part of Tim’s life: he has held a horn studio for over 10 years in Minnesota, New Mexico, Texas, and Kansas, teaching aspiring horn students from beginners to adults. He also has 8 years of masterclass, tutoring, and ensemble-coaching experience.

Tim has performed all over the world with various orchestras, wind ensembles, and chamber groups. He recently appeared with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, the Omaha Symphony, the New Mexico and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestras, and has shared the stage with many notable artists such as Garrison Keillor, Sarah Chang, Bernadette Peters, and Doc Severinsen. Tim is 3rd horn of the South Dakota Symphony (Sioux Falls, SD).

Tim is the chief arranger/transcriber for the quintet.

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