Branford Bae

Branford Bae is an accomplished musician who has been playing trombone since the age of 11. He will study Trombone Performance at Boston University this upcoming fall.He most recently was the Principal Trombone of the Portland Youth Philharmonic. (Seasons 101-102)Studies trombone under Dr. Li Kuang, Assistant Professor of Music at Portland State University.3.9 GPA (unweighted) at Camas High School, Class of 2026, Camas, WA.Lacamas National Honor Society - 90+ hours of volunteering in the community.

Accomplishments

Senior Year (2025-2026)

  • Southeast Trombone Symposium Youth Camp

  • Portland Youth Philharmonic - Principal Trombone

  • Portland State University Trombone Ensemble

  • Western International Band Clinic Honor Band

  • LCRMEA Honor Band - Principal

Junior Year (2024-2025)

  • Boston University Tanglewood Institute Trombone Workshop

  • Trombone for the CHS Hadestown Musical

  • LCRMEA Solo Contest 1st Place State Qualifier

  • NAfME/WMEA All-Northwest Orchestra

  • Portland Youth Philharmonic

  • Portland State University Trombone Ensemble

  • Western International Band Clinic Honor Band

  • Pacific Lutheran University Northwest Honor Band

  • PSU Honor Band - Principal

  • Camas High School Band Officer (Secretary)

Sophomore Year (2023-2024)

  • Trombone in the CHS Addams Family Musical

  • LCRMEA Solo Contest 1st Place State Qualifier

  • WMEA All-State Honor Band

  • Portland Youth Philharmonic Conservatory Orchestra

  • ASBDA National Honor Band - Principal

  • Pacific Lutheran University Northwest Honor Band

  • LCRMEA Honor Band - Principal

  • Camas High School Band Officer (Librarian)

Freshman Year (2022-2023)

  • Founded the Blue Sky Brass

  • Portland Youth Philharmonic Wind Ensemble

  • Camas High School Maxine Lefeber Memorial Outstanding Musician Award