Brady Sark (b. 1954) is an American data analyst, composer, arranger, percussion specialist, and educator who blends music and technology to solve creative and practical problems.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and later a Master of Arts in Music Technology and Composition from the University of Akron. His background in music education and technology has shaped his career as both a performer and a problem-solver in data-driven fields.
Sark is an active arranger, composer, and percussion specialist with extensive experience across the United States. He has served as a director and teacher at institutions including:
• The University of Dayton
• Mirage Drum and Bugle Corps
• William Mason High School
(where he directed the Indoor Percussion Ensemble
to national championships in 2001 and 2002)
His original compositions have been performed by prestigious ensembles such as The Cleveland Chamber Symphony, the University of Dayton Percussion Ensemble, and Elements Indoor Performance Ensemble (2004–2005 WGI PIA World Champions). He has also worked with symphonies, opera companies, and large university ensembles.
In addition to his music career, Sark is a freelance data analyst and music composer/arranger, combining his artistic skills with data analysis expertise. He has been involved in innovative projects such as Virtual Drumline 2 and designer for Innovative Percussion’s drumstick and mallet product line.
Sark currently resides in the Cleveland area with his wife, Kim, and their son, Aidan.
The music for The Adventure Never Ends was provided for the band by Leslie Frazier in memory of Joe and Lynn Skank, her siblings
