Education
- D.M.A., Piano Performance, The University of Alabama
- M.M., Piano Performance, Cleveland Institute of Music
- B.M., Piano Performance, North Dakota State University
Professional Background
- Assistant Professor of Music – Piano & Collaborative Piano (Current)
- Director, Music Preparatory School, Tabor College (Current)
- Orchestral Keyboardist, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Wichita, Kansas (Current)
- Orchestral Keyboardist, Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Adjunct Instructor of Music Theory, Judson College Distance Learning, Marion, Alabama
- Director of Chamber Music and Scheduling, Hot Springs Music Festival
- Assistant Professor of Music, Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Adjunct Lecturer in Piano, The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, Texas
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Instructor of Aural Skills, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Certifications
- National Certified Teacher of Music in Piano, Music Teachers National Association
Recognition & Awards
- William Kurzban Award, Cleveland Institute of Music
- Theodore Presser Scholar, North Dakota State University
Courses Taught
- Tabor College: Applied Piano, Collaborative Piano, Piano Seminar, Collaborative Piano Seminar, Music Theory I-III, Music History & Literature 1 & 2, Diction 1
- Judson College: Applied Piano, Class Piano I–IV, Music Theory I-IV, Form & Analysis
- Stillman College: Music Theory & Aural Skills, Music Appreciation, Introduction to Finale
- The University of Texas at Tyler: Accompanying, Harmony & Keyboard Skills
- The University of Alabama: Aural Skills & Musicianship 1
Publications
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2014). An Edition of Ottorino Respighi’s Fantasia Slava, P. 50 with an Analysis of His Early Style. The University of Alabama. [Doctoral Document]
Presentations
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2018, February). “Establishing a Foundation for Effective Musical Collaboration in Beginning and Intermediate Piano Students” Newton Area Music Teachers Association [Lecture].
- Baker, J. Bradley with Kevin T. Chance, Amanda Johnston, and Louise Lofquist (2018, January). “The Challenges of Operatic Coaching: A Collaborative Pianists’ Panel.” National Opera Association National Conference [Plenary Session].
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2017, October). “Singing at the Piano.” Kansas
- Music Teachers Association State Conference [Breakout Session].
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2016, October). “The Inner Struggle: Methods to Conquer Performance Anxiety in Ourselves and Our Students,” Newton Area Music Teachers Association [Lecture].
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2015, October). “Making Music with your Pianist in Ten Minutes or Less,” Tabor College Voice Festival and Competition [Lecture].
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2015, February). “Preparing the Musical Score for Successful Collaboration,” The University of Alabama [Lecture and Master Class].
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2015, January). “Modeling: Analysis of its Role in Piano Instruction and Methods for Increasing its Effectiveness,” Birmingham Music Teachers Association [Lecture].
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2014, September). ““Effective Practice Techniques: A Guide to Getting the Most Out of the Practice Room,” Stillman College [Faculty Lecture].
- Baker, J. Bradley. (2014, April). “Modeling: Analysis of its Role in Piano Instruction and Methods for Increasing its Effectiveness,” The University of Alabama [Doctoral Lecture].
- Baker, J. Bradley and Jenny Mann (2013, June). “Lesser Known Works for Bassoon and Piano,” International Double Reed Society Conference [Recital].
- Baker, J. Bradley and Marcus Miller (2011, June). “Sacred Echoes: An Overview of Selected Western Sacred Vocal Music Genres,” Christian Scholars Conference [Lecture and Recital].
Service
- President, Newton Music Teachers Association (Current)
- Collaborative Music Chair, Advisory Board, Kansas Music Teachers Association (Current)
- Update Editor, Kansas Music Teachers Association (Current)
- Pianist, Coach, Conductors Committee (Member), National Opera Association (Current)
- Vice President, Newton Music Teachers Association (2017–2018)
- Volunteer Instructor, Osher Life-Long Learning Institute, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Guest adjudicator: McPherson Music Teachers Association Music Progressions (2018); Wichita Area Music Teachers Association Music Progressions (2017); KSHSAA State Solo & Ensemble Festival (2017); KSHSAA State Large Group Music Festival (2017); Manhattan Music Teachers Association Piano Concerto Competition (2017); University of Texas at Tyler Piano Skills Festival (2017); KMTA District III Fall Auditions (2016); MTNA Kansas State Piano Competition (2016); Southwestern Piano Festival (2016); West Central MTNA Division Competition (2016); KSHSAA Regional Festival (2016, 2018); Wichita Area Music Teachers Association Concerto Competition (2016); Kilgore College Bach Festival, Kilgore TX (2015); Mississippi Music Teachers Association Finals. Jackson, MS (2015); Alabama Federation of Music Clubs, Elementary and Junior Division (2014); East Texas Music Teachers Association Competition, Tyler, TX (2014); Longview Music Teachers Association Competition, Longview, TX (2014); Marshall Music Teachers Association Competition, Marshall, TX (2014); Alabama Federation of Music Clubs, Senior Division Finals, Birmingham, AL (2013)
Recordings
- J. Bradley Baker. Felt: Striking Works for Solo Piano. Navona Records, 2015. CD.