Meet the Pitt Band: Brad Townsend, Director

Meet Brad Townsend, director of the Pitt Band. In his eleventh year of leading the University of Pittsburgh’s band, Brad continues to find joy and passion in keeping the traditions of the college band experience alive. Be a part of spreading Panther pride by joining the Pitt Band and fill out the interest form: https://upitt.me/pittband. While he carefully orchestrates the Pitt Band, ensuring students work hard to achieve excellence, Brad empowers members to take charge as drum majors and squad and section leaders. This equips them to take ownership of their work, strengthen their leadership skills and become well-acquainted with collaboration. Brad also outlines some of the many benefits of joining the Band, ranging from moving on to campus early to gaining college credits to even receiving a small stipend. However, the most impactful benefit is the community that welcomes them into a decades-long tradition and connects students with those who share their love for music and performance.