Javian Brabham
Assistant Professor of Music and Music Education; Director of Brass Studies
Music and Performing Arts Professions
Dr. Javian Brabham serves as Assistant Professor of Music and Music Education and Director of Brass Studies at New York University. Prior to his appointment at NYU, he served as Assistant Professor of Trumpet and Brass Area Chair at Valdosta State University (2019-2024) and Assistant Director of Bands at Young Harris College (2018-2019).
As an active performer and educator, Dr. Brabham served as principal trumpet of the Valdosta Symphony and Albany (GA) Symphony Orchestras. He has also performed with the Bosie Philharmonic Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico Philharmonic, Northwest Florida Symphony, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, the Colour of Music Festival Orchestra, and completed his Carnegie Hall debut with the Gateways Music Festival Orchestra. Brabham plays a wide range of musical styles with performances with the Peach State Summer Theatre, Tallahassee Theater, and performing as a member of the Valdosta State University Faculty Jazz Combo. In addition, Dr. Brabham has presented masterclasses and been a featured artist at festivals and universities across the country. He has performed and presented at national and international conferences including the International Trumpet Guild Conference, College Music Society, and the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Conference. He is a founding member of the Brookwood Trio (trumpet, tuba, and piano) which has completed regional tours throughout the country.
Dr. Brabham’s students have been accepted into graduate and undergraduate programs across the country as well as K-12 job placements. His students have gone on to win International Trumpet Guild Conference (ITG) Scholarships, in addition to being selected as finalists and semi finalists at the National Trumpet Competition in both solo and ensemble divisions.
Dr. Brabham holds a Doctor of Music from Florida State University in Trumpet Performance, with a certification in college teaching. He completed a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from the University of New Mexico and a Bachelor of Music Education from Florida State University.
