Bryan Braue serves as Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands at Middle Tennessee State University, where his responsibilities include directing the Band of Blue Marching Band, overseeing the athletic band program, conducting the university’s Symphonic Band, and teaching a variety of music education courses. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree with an emphasis in Instrumental Conducting from the University of Florida, studying with Dr. David Waybright, Professor Jay Watkins, and Dr. Chip Birkner. During his doctoral studies, he co-taught Basic Conducting, served as a Graduate Conductor for the University Wind Symphony and Monday Night Concert Band, and assisted the Gator Marching Band in drill design, music arranging, and drumline instruction.

A native of Vero Beach, Florida, Dr. Braue earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Stetson University, where he studied under Dr. Bobby Adams. In 2006, he became Director of Bands at Clearwater High School, where his teaching responsibilities included the Marching Band, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Music Theory, and Music History. In addition to his work at Clearwater High School, he served as Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Clearwater Christian College, District Chairman for the Florida Bandmasters Association District IX, and Chairman for the Pinellas All-County Secondary Bands.

From 2011 to 2013, Dr. Braue attended the University of South Florida, earning a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Conducting. Upon graduation, he was appointed Assistant Director of Bands at the university, a position he held for six years. During his tenure, he worked with the Herd of Thunder Marching Band, Basketball Pep Band, Show Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band, and served as Executive Director for the university’s Summer Music Camps program, Festival of Winds, and Symphonic Celebration.

Prior to his appointment at Middle Tennessee State University, Dr. Braue served as Director of Bands at the University of Texas Permian Basin, where he directed the Spirit of the Permian Basin Marching Band, oversaw the Basketball Pep Band, conducted the Department of Music’s Symphonic Winds and Brass Choir, and taught courses in conducting and music education. He also served as Academic Advisor for all wind and percussion majors and supervised elementary and secondary student interns throughout the Midland–Odessa region. Beyond his university duties, Dr. Braue was the Texas Music Educators Association Region VI Vice President and served on the advisory board for the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Braue maintains professional memberships with the Tennessee Music Educators Association (TNMEA), the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association (MTSBOA), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), and the National Band Association (NBA). He is also a member of numerous honorary organizations, including Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, and Sigma Alpha Iota. In addition to his work at the university, Dr. Braue is a nationally recognized clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator. He resides in the Murfreesboro area with his wife, Michelle, their cat, Nala, and their dog, Maestro.

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