Brad retired in 2024 as Principal Trombone of the Victoria Symphony, a position he held for 35 years. He has performed with numerous ensembles, including the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

In 2025 Brad accepted a teaching position at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. In previous years he has taught trombone and/or low brass at the University of Victoria, Comox Valley Youth Music Centre, and Marrowstone Music Festival.

Brad studied music theory with Canadian composers Michael Longton and Elliot Weisgarber, and jazz arranging with Don Owens, former Director of Jazz Studies at Northwestern University. He has been an avid arranger of music for brass instruments for over 45 years. Brad began composing original music in 2020, and is fortunate to have had some pieces performed by local groups and orchestras.