Keith M. Bradshaw
Associate Dean of the College of Performing and Visual Arts, Professor of Music | Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT, UNITED STATES
Specializing in vocal and instrumental instruction, international preforming, and music theory pedagogy
Biography
Dr. Keith M. Bradshaw serves as associate dean of the College of Performing and Visual Arts at Southern Utah University. He is a music professor and a composer whose work is contemporary and has been performed internationally.
Dr. Bradshaw serves as composer-in-residence with the Orchestra of Southern Utah. He is also founding director of the Red Rock Singers, a mixed choir of 40 voices in Cedar City, Utah, and has conducted various college and community choirs. He works as an engraver, orchestrator, arranger, and transcriber, and has had his work published by Oxford, Alfred, and Sounds of Zion.
After receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from Brigham Young University, Dr. Bradshaw earned his Ph.D. in composition at University of Minnesota. Prior to joining SUU, he founded the music program at Southern Virginia University, and served as chair of the division of arts.
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Industry Expertise (5)
Music
Education/Learning
Performing Arts
Travel and Tourism
Fine Art
Areas of Expertise (10)
Vocal and Instrumental Instruction
Music Theory Pedagogy
Musical Arrangements
Music Education
Aural Skills
Orchestration
Contemporary Music Composition
Music Composition
Music Theory
International Performing/Touring
Education (3)
University of Minnesota: Ph.D., Composition
Brigham Young University: M.A., Music
Brigham Young University: B.A., Music
Accomplishments (4)
Founding Director
Red Rock Singers
Fellowship
McKnight Foundation
Two Commissions
Barlow Endowment
National "Welcome Christmas" Christmas Carol Contest Winner
American Composers Forum
Affiliations (2)
- Orchestra of Southern Utah
- Red Rock Singers
Links (3)
Media Appearances (8)
One Musician's Influence: With Dr. Keith Bradshaw
Frosted Lens Entertainment online
2021-08-23
A small town. A young college professor. A non-existent music program. Join Christine as she talks with Dr. Keith Bradshaw on how he built a legacy and influenced lives through his development of the music program at Southern Virginia University.
SUU High School Honor Band attracts over 100 regional students
The Independent online
2020-01-10
“Students are accepted by audition,” said Dr. Adam Lambert, director of bands at SUU. “There is a short piece of music written by Dr. Keith Bradshaw that high school students prepare on their own. They perform this piece by recording then sending it to the university for adjudication. If accepted, they are invited to participate in a two day experience rehearsing and performing exciting music culminating with a full performance after the two days. We average about 200 applicants and whittle that down to about 120, from schools in northern Arizona, all throughout Nevada, and throughout Utah.”
SUU presents Abendmusik: A Music Adjunct Faculty Recital
The Independent: A Voice for Utah online
2019-02-04
“We have some wonderfully talented adjunct faculty members who will share music that is both moving and inspiring,” said Dr. Keith Bradshaw, associate dean of the SUU College of Performing and Visual Arts. “They contribute so much to the music department and the community. I’m looking forward to Abendmusik and enjoying the musical offering of our faculty.”
Modern day Southern Utah University founders celebrated with awards
St George News online
2016-03-25
Civic and community leaders gathered in the Gilbert Great Hall Thursday to pay tribute to Southern Utah University modern day founders for tireless work that’s contributed heavily to what the institution is today.
‘Rhythm of Dance’ set to bedazzle
USA Today online
2016-04-15
Keith Bradshaw, Southern Utah University music department chair, has been commissioned by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University and the Orchestra of Southern Utah, to create “American Suite,” a dance musical creation, which will premiere at the OSU’s concert on April 21 in Cedar City. Bradshaw’s daughters Natalie and Hannah Bradshaw are featured soloists.
Red Rock Singers perform May 16
The Spectrum online
2015-05-06
he Red Rock Singers, a mixed 40-member choir directed by Dr. Keith Bradshaw and accompanied by Tracey Bradshaw, will present their premiere concert, “La Passeggiata: A Musical Journey,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in Thorley Recital Hall in the Southern Utah University Music Building. “I have wanted to put together a year-round choir consisting of both male and female voices for a long time,” says Bradshaw. “There is such an amazing array of talented singers and musicians in this community that I felt this idea would resonate with lots of people. And the group we have built is an outstanding inaugural group.”
The Dream of Helen to be staged
China Daily online
2011-06-15
SUU’s Music Department Chair, Keith Bradshaw, is co-composing the score for the dance drama with composers in China. Communication is a challenge because each of them speaks little of the others’ language, so they each have someone to interpret e-mails. He said because it was hard to share ideas so far apart, he went to China in December to work in person on the project. He feels Helen Foster Snow’s story is one worthy of artistic expression. "I don’t know that she started out as an extraordinary person," Bradshaw said. "But I think it goes to show a difference that one person can make who is willing to sacrifice and put their whole heart and soul into something." The overall message of the dance drama was one of collaboration and building a positive relationship between the two nations. It is important to share that message and hopes that people will understand the deeper meaning behind the production. "As artists, that’s kind of our lot in life: to do what we love and hope someone else loves it too," Bradshaw said.
Spirituality in Music: With Keith Bradshaw
Frosted Lens Entertainment online
2021-05-25
Music allows a voice to things we can't otherwise express. What is spirituality, and what does it have to do with music? How are spirituality and music connected? In this episode, Christine talks Dr. Keith Bradshaw about his career, his philosophy on composing and performing, and the vital role spirituality plays in connection
Courses (12)
MUSC 1110 Music Theory I
The first course in the music theory sequence, the course comprises primary triads, figured bass, non-harmonic tones, cadences, and voice leading.
MUSC 1400 Individual Applied Music Instruction
Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons.
MUSC 1410 Individual Applied Music Instruction
Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 fifty-minute lessons and a required studio class.
MUSC 2110 Music Theory III
The third course in the music theory sequence, this course introduces chromatic materials, including secondary dominants, Neapolitan, and augmented sixth chords. Successful completion of the Piano Proficiency Exam is required to obtain instructor permission.
MUSC 2400 Individual Applied Music Instruction
Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons.
MUSC 3400 Individual Applied Music Instruction
Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons.
MUSC 3800 Junior Recital
A half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM or BA degrees.
MUSC 4400 Individual Applied Music Instruction
Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 half-hour lessons.
MUSC 4410 Individual Applied Music Instruction
Private lessons in vocal or instrumental music. 12 fifty-minute lessons and a required studio class.
MUSC 4800 Senior Recital
A full or half recital to fulfill the performance requirements for the BM or BMEd degrees respectively.
MUED 6900 Special Topics in Music Education
Student will work with professor on music education topics mutually agreed to by the student and professor. A contract will be made and must be approved by the Graduate Music Education Committee.
MUSC 6110 Music Theory Pedagogy
Graduate level course on music theory pedagogy
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