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Christopher Braddock
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Chris Braddock is a guitarist and performer on several of its cousins, including the oud, dobro, and octave mandolin. Chris received a Bachelor of Music Degree in classical guitar performance from The University of Delaware, where he studied with Christiaan Taggart.
He performs regularly as a soloist and as a member of several Delaware-based groups: The Bowman-Braddock Flute & Guitar Duo, Tidewater Brass Band, Righter Than Rain String Duo, the Brandywine Guitar Quartet, and The Scott Davidson Quartet. These ensembles showcase a wide range of musical styles, including classical chamber works, 1930s and Latin-style jazz, bluegrass, music of the Middle East, and folksongs from Ireland, Greece and Hungary.
Chris is a recent recipient of an Individual Artist Fellowship in music composition from the Delaware Division of the Arts. His original works include two pieces for the Delaware-area music ensemble, Mélomanie, as well as a string quartet, solo guitar music, and numerous compositions and arrangements for smaller ensembles. He also produced a flute, violin, and guitar trio for the "Playing in the Garden" CD, produced by Winterthur Museum and Gardens in 2008.
He is a member of the Wilmington String Ensemble musician roster. Chris is the Guitar Department Head at The Music School of Delaware and serves as coordinator of the school's Cultural Crossroads Series.
Chris is a recent recipient of an Individual Artist Fellowship in music composition from the Delaware Division of the Arts. His original works include two pieces for the Delaware-area music ensemble, Mélomanie, as well as a string quartet, solo guitar music, and numerous compositions and arrangements for smaller ensembles. He also produced a flute, violin, and guitar trio for the "Playing in the Garden" CD, produced by Winterthur Museum and Gardens in 2008.
He is a member of the Wilmington String Ensemble musician roster. Chris is the Guitar Department Head at The Music School of Delaware and serves as coordinator of the school's Cultural Crossroads Series.
Artist Information
Services
Social Functions, Performances, Master Classes, Commissioned Work
Audiences
Special Needs, Adult, 9th to 12th Grade, 6th to 8th Grade
Venues
Theaters & Auditoriums, Schools, Outdoor Stages, Festivals, Community Sites
Regional Availability
Northern Delaware
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Guitarist and Composer, Chris Braddock