Christopher Bradford is a Utah-based composer who has received widespread acclaim. Bradford has had works premiered in countries around the world and his pieces are regularly performed by top groups. He writes for a wide gamut of instrumentation including choir, orchestra, percussion ensemble, wind ensemble, solo work, and chamber music. Much of Bradford’s music combines the rhythmic elements of percussion music with the lyricism of the choral and orchestral repertoire. His works have their roots in tonality, expressed in a modern, personal musical language.
Bradford has had works performed in Taiwan, China, Belgium, Costa Rica and many states throughout the US. Groups who have commissioned him include the Utah Chamber Artists, University of Utah Chamber Choir, Percussion Ensemble, and Wind Ensemble, Texas Christian University, Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra and Choir, National Flute Association, Salt Lake Chinese Choir, Herriman High School, Davis High School, and Viewmont High School. Notable performances include the Utah Symphony in December 2019, University of Utah Percussion at PASIC 2019, and the National Flute Association Conference of 2019.
Bradford has his music published through various music publishers, both choral and percussion. His works have been professionally recorded and appear on labels such as “Noel” by the Utah Chamber Artists and “Morse Code” by Dr. Michael Sammons.
Bradford holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Utah as a Percussion Performance Major.
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