Percussionist: Brad
Hawkes
The Avalon Singers are thrilled to have Brad Hawkes add his incredible talent to our concerts. The difference his percussion makes to the sound and energy of this choir is truly amazing! It is a privilege to have him with us.
Brad's love of drumming started as
a young lad in the 60's. He is completely self-taught...
a natural! In the 70’s he joined a rock
band led by his older brother. They’d pile the gear into
the van and play top gigs all around Prince George.
Brad focused less on his drumming while
establishing himself. He married Lorraine in 1974
and pursued his education achieving a
B.Sc. in
Forestry in 1976, and a
M.Sc. in
1979 from the University
of Alberta. Their
children, Stephen and Sarah arrived in the early
80's.
In 1993, Brad earned a Ph.D from the University of
Montana.
In the mid 90’s,
his day job well established, Brad could focus
on his favorite pastime. He
developed his musical repertoire playing
at Mass and for a variety of musicians.
Today, and now retired, he has been recorded on
well over 40 CD’s
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