Tim Bradley

Hornist Timothy J. Bradley is a versatile performer, educator, and music creator. He is co-founder, Artistic Director, and Artist Representative on the Board of Directors for the Copper Street Brass (CSB) - a full-time brass ensemble based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, he frequently performs on piano, synthesizers, and electric and acoustic guitars as well as horn. With the CSB, Tim has created over 200 unique brass arrangements that span music history - from Mozart to Billy Joel to Daft Punk - helping instrumental repertoire evolve into modern day relevance.

Tim has held a private horn studio since 1999, and is currently Instructor of Horn at St. Olaf College, and has served on the faculties of Concordia University and the MacPhail Center for Music. He also has over 15 years of masterclass and ensemble-coaching experience, and frequently gives lectures and guest appearances on arts entrepreneurship and the business of music.

Tim is in high demand as a horn performer - comfortable performing in classical, jazz, pops, and commercial styles - and maintains an active presence in the Twin Cities recording scene, having recently recorded for Prince among other notable musicians.

He currently serves as 3rd horn of the Minnesota Opera Orchestra and appears regularly with the Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He has performed with many ensembles around the world including the Malaysian Philharmonic, Omaha Symphony, South Dakota Symphony, New Mexico Symphony, and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestras. He has shared the stage with a variety of artists including Garrison Keillor, Sarah Chang, Bernadette Peters, Doc Severinsen, and Matthew Morrison of Glee.

Tim received his degrees in horn performance from St. Olaf College (MN) and Southern Methodist University (TX).