Biography

Brad Williams is the Principal Trombonist of the Sarasota Orchestra, a position he has held since 2009. Prior to that, he was the Second Trombonist of the Buffalo Philharmonic. During his career, he has performed with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Renee Fleming, and Charles Dutoit. He performs regularly with the Florida Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic and EnsemblenewSRQ. A native of St. Petersburg, Florida, Brad was the only tenor trombonist accepted into the undergraduate program at Juilliard in 2001. In his time away from music, Brad enjoys gardening, traveling, and most of all spending time with his wife, Rebecca, and son, Jude.

Get to know Brad Williams


Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL

First year with Sarasota Orchestra: 2009

Instrument: Brad plays a Shires tenor trombone and a Yamaha alto trombone.

Education: Bachelor of Music – The Juilliard School of Music

Career Highlights: One of Brad's favorite moments on stage was performing with YoYo Ma and the Buffalo Philharmonic. Another favorite moment was playing Mahler's 3rd Symphony right here with the Sarasota Orchestra.

Passions and Interests: Brad's current passions and interests include yoga, gardening, and most of all, spending time with his family.

Sarasota Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been serving the region since 1949.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE (1-800-435-7352). REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Please refer to registration #CH2669. A professional solicitor has not been retained and the Sarasota Orchestra receives 100% of your contribution. Please consult your tax advisor for specific guidance.

Administrative Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30 pm
Summer Hours (July - Labor Day):
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Administrative Phone

Box Office Hours

Monday - Friday 10AM - 4PM*
Also open at the concert venue one hour prior to showtime.
*Closed late June through Labor Day. Phone and email support available during administrative hours.

Box Office Phone

709 N. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL, 34236

[email protected]

Sarasota Orchestra is committed to making our performances and facilities accessible to everyone in our community.
All of the Orchestra’s facilities are accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
Assistive listening devices are available for all Orchestra performances.
Sarasota Orchestra logo