Bryan Braue serves as the Associate Director of Bands at Middle Tennessee State University, where he directs the Band of Blue Marching Band, oversees the athletic band program, conducts the MTSU Symphonic Band, and teaches courses in music education and conducting. He holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Instrumental Conducting from the University of Florida, where he studied with Dr. David Waybright, Professor Jay Watkins, and Dr. Chip Birkner. While at Florida, he co-taught Basic Conducting, served as Graduate Conductor for the University Wind Symphony and Monday Night Concert Band, and assisted the Gator Marching Band with drill design and arranging.

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

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

Prior to his appointment at MTSU, Dr. Braue served as Director of Bands at the University of Texas Permian Basin. In this role, 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 responsibilities, Dr. Braue served as Vice President of Texas Music Educators Association Region VI and as a member of the advisory board for the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Braue maintains professional memberships with the Tennessee Music Educators Association (TMEA), the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association (MTSBOA), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), and the National Band Association (NBA). He also holds membership in several honorary organizations, including Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma, and Sigma Alpha Iota. In addition to his university work, Dr. Braue is a nationally active clinician, guest conductor, and adjudicator. He resides in Smyrna, Tennessee, with his wife, Michelle, and their pets, Nala and Maestro.

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