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BYCA People - Artistic StaffMatthew BradyMatthew Brady is active as a conductor, soloist, chamber musician, and educator. In addition to his role as Associate Conductor and Principal Pianist at Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy, he currently is on the Faculty of the Mannes College of Music, where he conducts and directs both the Vocal Chamber Ensemble and the Senior Chorus of the Preparatory Division. In addition, he serves as Choral Director at The Berkeley Carroll School, where he conducts the Middle School Chorus and the Upper School Choir. In January 2005, Mr. Brady was awarded the CME Artist-Teacher Diploma from the Association for Choral Music Education. Mr. Brady was a member of the Piano Faculty at the 92nd Street Y for eight years, and for three seasons was the Summer Music Director of The American School in Switzerland. In 2003 he was named a Scholar at the Berkshire Choral Festival. Mr. Brady has performed as a pianist in concerts at Carnegie Hall and the 92nd Street Y, and made his recital debut at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. in 1998. He was named the Grand Prize Winner in the Des Moines Symphony Concerto Competition. Mr. Brady has served as Chairman of New Music review for the Executive Board of the New York State Music Teachers Association. A strong advocate for the performance of contemporary music, he is committed to performing the works of emerging composers. Mr. Brady received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music. His teachers have included Seymour Bernstein, Doreen Rao, and Jean Barr.
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