Michael R. Bradley, Jr.
Summary
Professional with expertise in music education and performance. Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop students and ensembles to achieve high-caliber results. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and delivering quality outcomes. Skilled in conducting, saxophone performance, and music education pedagogy, with a keen sense for both artistic and administrative responsibilities. Recognized for fostering a positive learning environment and driving program success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Director of Bands/Asst. Professor of Music
Jarvis Christian University
07.2023 - Current
- Instructed woodwind method courses
- Instructed conducting courses
- Organized band camp to develop musical and marching fundamentals
- Participated in on-campus events by performance of musical literature
- Participated in local events by performance of musical literature
- Developed a jazz combo for the university/music department
- Regularly provided saxophone performances for on-campus events
- Instructed and managed online music appreciation courses
- Provided private lessons to music and non-music majors
- Participated as a juror for music major's junior/senior recitals
- Developed and participated in various recruitment programs for band and university enrollment
- Served as a clinician for local schools in preparation for ensemble assessment
- Created proposals presenting ideas to enhance university music department
- Assisted in developing curriculums for the university music department
- Served on curriculum committee to adjust curricula for the university catalog
- Students participated in a collaborative performance with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra (ETSO)
- Students participated in the College Band Director's National Association (CBDNA) Intercollegiate Band
- Served as an advisor for non-music clubs/organizations.
Director of Bands
Donnie Bickham Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Grew the middle school band program from two returning students to eighty-four in two years
- Participated in district large ensemble assessment
- Students received superior ratings at district solo/ensemble festival
- Students auditioned and participated in honor band at the district and parish levels
- Hosted various district and parish honor band clinics
- Instructed elementary general music classes
Director of Bands
Ville Platte High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Instructed advanced high school music ensembles
- Instructed beginner high school music ensembles
- Instructed beginning piano classes for high school students
- Provided private lessons both in-person and via Zoom
- Instructed fine arts survey classes
Student Teacher
Ruston High School/I. A. Lewis Elementary School
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Instructed high school students in Marching Band and Concert Band.
- Instructed smaller groups: High school Beginner Band, High School Beginner Percussion Class and the Percussion Ensemble.
- Auditioned High School students for different ensembles (Symphonic and Concert Band)
- Instructed elementary students in 6th grade band
Education
Ph.D. - Music Education/Minor - Educational Leadership
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12-2027
Masters of Music Education -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05.2020
Bachelors of Arts in Music - Music Education (Instrumental K-12)
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.2017
Bachelors of Arts in Music - Concentration in Liberal Arts
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA05.2016
Skills
- Educator
- Visionary
- Instrumental Expertise (Saxophone Emphasis)
- Program Building
Affiliations
- Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity Inc. (Epsilon Rho Chapter)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (University of Louisiana at Lafayette Chapter)
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (Pi Tau Chapter)
- National Association for Music Educators (NAME)
- College Band Director's National Association
- College Music Society (CME)
Certification
- Louisiana Teaching Certification: K-12 Instrumental Music Education
- Texas Teaching Certification: EC-12 Instrumental Music Education
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
Other Leadership Activities
- President of the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi (Fall 2015-Spring 2016)
- Drum Major for The Grambling State University Marching Band (Fall 2013-Spring 2016)
Other Music Teaching Experiences
- Grambling State University High School Band (2021), Advanced Saxophone Instructor
- New Iberia Senior High School Band Camp (2019), Woodwind Instructor
- New Iberia Senior High School Band Camp (2017), Woodwind Instructor
- Grambling State University High School Band Camp, Student Leader (2014-2015)
Timeline
Director of Bands/Asst. Professor of Music
Jarvis Christian University
07.2023 - Current
Director of Bands
Donnie Bickham Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2023
Director of Bands
Ville Platte High School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
Ruston High School/I. A. Lewis Elementary School
08.2017 - 12.2017
Ph.D. - Music Education/Minor - Educational Leadership
University of Memphis
Masters of Music Education -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Bachelors of Arts in Music - Music Education (Instrumental K-12)
Grambling State University
Bachelors of Arts in Music - Concentration in Liberal Arts
Grambling State University