About him
American conductor, pianist, and organist — with classical piano at the center of his creativity and outreach, and the cathedral at the center of his week.
Biography
Brennan Plummer is an American conductor, pianist, and organist, with classical piano the focus of his creativity and outreach. Heavily influenced by the twentieth-century works of France and South America, he has performed that repertoire in Mexico, Brazil, and across Europe.
He studied closely with Dr. Uriel Tsachor and Michael Gurt, and has performed solo repertoire in masterclasses with Jani Parsons, Leslie Spotz, Mauricy Martin, and Clélia Iruzun. Actively involved in chamber music as well, he has worked in masterclasses with the Harlem Quartet and the JACK Quartet.
He received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Iowa and his Master of Music in Piano Performance from Louisiana State University while serving as a teaching assistant.
He has performed choir tours in England and Brazil with both amateur and professional choirs. Most recently, he directed and conducted the first “Tenebrae” concert in Saint Francisville, Louisiana.
He is currently serving as Director of Music and Organist at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Milestones along the way
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University of Iowa
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance
Undergraduate study with Dr. Uriel Tsachor — recital repertoire and a first immersion in the French and South American piano literature.
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Louisiana State University
Master of Music, Piano Performance
Graduate study with Professor Michael Gurt while serving as a teaching assistant
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Saint Francisville, Louisiana
The first Tenebrae
Directed and conducted the town's first Tenebrae concert — choir, strings, and candlelight in a historic nave.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Director of Music and Organist, St. Joseph Cathedral
His current post — leading the cathedral's music across the full liturgical year.
Kind words
“…We are blessed to have such a talented Musician, Organist, and Choir Director in residence at the Cathedral. You will continue in the long line of outstanding musicians that have lead the great music portion of the liturgy here at St. Joseph Cathedral. Your faith, your passion, your musical technique, and your abundant talents, will bring us to new musical heights…”
“Y'all are so lucky to have him! Not only is he an extremely talented musician, but he is a great person. We will miss him here, but at the same time we are so happy for him.”
“…You have a big future. I saw it when watching you conduct the Tenebrae concert.”
“Y'all are so fortunate to have this talented man of great character with you!”