Brendan McBrien

Brendan McBrien is a seasoned educator and composer with extensive experience in teaching and music arrangement. Currently serving as a part-time lecturer at UCLA Department of Music, Brendan focuses on instrumental techniques for brass. Since January 2015, Brendan has been an adjunct professor at California State University, Long Beach, specializing in instrumental and vocal music arranging for music education students. Additionally, Brendan holds an adjunct professor position at Concordia University Irvine and has collaborated with various music publishers, including Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., Wingert-Jones Publications, Kendor Music Publishers, and Neil A. Kjos Music Company since 1999. Previous experience includes a long tenure as a music teacher at Irvine Unified School District, where Brendan taught instrumental music at Rancho San Joaquin Middle School. Academic credentials include a BA and MM in Music Composition and Conducting from California State University, Long Beach.