Braedon Bomgardner is an educator and performer based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Braedon currently serves as the Center Grove Middle School North Percussion Director. Braedon’s performance experience includes performing with The Cadets, Fountain City Brass Band, The Hutchinson Symphony, Butler University Opera Department. Braedon has also had a fruitful solo guest artist career, performing at various colleges in the country including: Central Michigan University, Kansas State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Murray State University, Kansas Wesleyan and Ohio State University. 

Braedon is the current Front Ensemble Coordinator for the Center Grove Marching Band, and Indoor Percussion ensemble. Outside of that, he co-directs and arranges for the Center Grove JV Percussion Ensemble. Braedon is also on staff with River City Rhythm, Seattle Cascades and Fleur Winter Percussion. 

Before pursuing his professional career, Braedon received his Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Kansas State University, where he studied with Dr. Kurt Gartner and Professor Neil Dunn. Braedon then pursued higher education at Indiana University, where he earned his M.M. studying with Professor Bobo, Professor Tafoya and Professor Gramley. During his time at IU, he was granted the opportunity to perform at PASIC with the IU Percussion Ensemble, along with performing a world premiere with William Shatner and the NOTUS Choir. 

Braedon proudly endorses Innovative Percussion and Pearl/Adams.