Fernando Brandao
Flutist, Composer, Author, Educator
- Music
Biografía
Fernando Brandão is a Brazilian flutist, composer, and educator known for blending jazz with traditional Brazilian music. He has performed at renowned festivals, released five albums, and authored the book Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Jazz Conception. With a Master of Music from The New England Conservatory and an Artist Diploma from Longy School of Music, Brandão has won multiple awards, including the J. Pappoutsakis Flute Competition. Currently, he is an educator in Brazilian music at Berklee College of Music.
Educación
'- Artist Diploma (AD) in Music from Longy School of Music, Massachusetts (1995)
- Master of Music (MM) in Music from The New England Conservatory of Music, Massachusetts (1991)
- Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil (1984)
- Master of Music (MM) in Music from The New England Conservatory of Music, Massachusetts (1991)
- Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil (1984)
Premios
'- Winner, J. Pappoutsakis Flute Competition (1991)
- Two-time prize winner, III and IV Eldorado Award of Music (1988)
- Two-time prize winner, III and IV Eldorado Award of Music (1988)
Asociaciones profesionales
'- Berklee College of Music: Professor of Music
- Community Music Center of Boston: Faculty Member
- National Flute Association: Member
- Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI): Member
- Community Music Center of Boston: Faculty Member
- National Flute Association: Member
- Society of Composers, Inc. (SCI): Member
Idiomas
Portuguese,English
Contribución del artista
Fernando Brandão enhances Boston's Afro-Latinx culture by blending traditional Brazilian music with jazz. His performances and teaching at Berklee and the Community Music Center celebrate and elevate Afro-Brazilian heritage, fostering cultural appreciation and exchange.
Contacto
- Correo
- fbrandao@berklee.edu