Brendnn Tate is an active performer and educator in the marching arts, with over fifteen consecutive years of experience as a performer. Currently residing in Washington, D.C., Brendnn performs as a tuba player with “The Commandant’s Own,” United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, where he has been featured as a tuba soloist, small ensemble performer, and has served as the section leader. He also serves as a music and visual technician with the Baltimore Ravens Marching Band.
He performed with the Oregon Crusaders from 2016–2018 and the Bluecoats from 2019–2021, and was also a member of Crossmen Winds in 2018, and UTSA Indoor Percussion in 2019. He studied Music Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio, performing in a variety of collegiate ensembles, such as the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Tuba Ensemble. As an educator, he has worked with notable schools such as Sandra Day O’Connor High School of Helotes, TX, and John Champe High School of Aldie, VA, and previously worked with with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps.
Brendnn Tate is thrilled to be joining the team at The Mandarins.