Bradley Batz

Biography

Brad Batz is pursuing a doctoral degree in Multiple Woodwind Performance at Shenandoah Conservatory. He has a M.M. in Music Performance of Multiple Woodwinds from New Jersey City University where, he was a Graduate Assistant teaching woodwind methods and conducting wind ensemble. He also holds a B.M. in Music Education from Nazareth, Studies in Jazz Composition from The Eastman School of Music as well as doctoral level studies of Liturgical Music at William Carey University.

He is an artist endorser of Rigotti reeds, Hubb Woodwinds, EGR ligatures, Oleg saxophone products and ChopSaver lip balm. Brad is an active woodwind doubler and jazz musician in and around the tri-state area. He is a “Top Call” woodwind specialist for both studio and live performances. He also freelances and plays with various groups including Al Chez and The Brothers of Funk, Brad Batz Group, and Roger Eckers Big Band. Brad has performed as musical director for Martha Reeves and has performed as opening act for Joan Rivers, 10,000 Maniacs, and Bruce Hornsby. Brad has also shared the stage with Jazz Greats, including Robert Edwards, Ken Peplowski, Jimmy Health, Eddie Daniels, Randy Brecker, Wycliffe Gordon, Eddie Palmieri, Frank Wess, Joe Lovano, Paul Smoker, as well as R and B greats, Freddie Greene and Mic Gillette and Tom Politzer of Tower of Power. He has toured The United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.

Brad is the Director of Jazz Studies at Nazareth University in Rochester, New York. His responsibilities include directing Jazz Combo, Lab Band and Jazz Ensemble. He also is the Jazz Improvisation Professor. 2022 saw him receive the “Teaching Excellence Award” and in 2024 he was awarded the “Distinction In Teaching” award.

 School of Music Responsibilities

  • Jazz Improvisation
  • Jazz History
  • Jazz Theory

Education

  • New Jersey City University, M.M.
  • Nazareth College, B.M.