Brandon
Bascom a native of Provo, Utah, began piano lessons at the age of three
with Irene Peery. At the age of six he began studying with Dr. David
Glen Hatch. Brandon soloed with his first symphony, the Murray (Utah)
Symphony at the age of eight. In 1991 he was selected to appear in the
Gina Bachauer Recitals Around the Towne in Salt Lake City. He gave a
solo recital in The Temple Square Concert Series in 1993 and 1995. In
1997, Brandon was a Utah Music Educators Association All State
Selection. During the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Brandon
again performed a solo recital at Temple Square in the Assembly Hall.
Brandon has won numerous festivals and competitions, including First
Prize at the National Federation Music Club Utah State in 2003, NFMC
Regional Finalist in 2003 and a NFMC National Contestant in 2003. He
has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras including the
Brigham Young University Philharmonic Orchestra. Brandon has been the
recipient of scholarships at Utah State University, Brigham Young
University and The University of Michigan. Brandon served an L.D.S. mission in the New York, New York North
Mission. Brandon earned a Bachelor of
Music degree from Brigham Young University in August 2004. He has
performed in several masterclasses with renowned artists such as Marian
Han, David Dubal and Martin Jones. In 2006, Brandon completed his
Master of Music degree in Piano Performance at The Manhattan School of
Music in New York City. In 2008, Brandon earned another Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Michigan.
Brandon has maintained his own private studio
teaching students since 2002. He has studied with Christopher Harding, Arkady Aronov, Dr.
Irene Peery-Fox, Ralph van der Beek, Gary Amano, Dr. David Glen
Hatch, and Piano Pedagogy with John Ellis. Brandon enjoys arranging songs and hymns for the piano. Brandon,
his wife Lindsey and their sons Kurt and Luke currently reside in Ann Arbor,
Michigan.
"Mr.
Bascom is a talented pianist who posseses an excellent musicality and a
solid technique. He plays with genuine sincerity and his emotional
involvement with music is strong."
-Arkady Aronov Professor at The Manhattan School of Music