Brent Charran is a cellist from Miami, FL.
He performs regularly with many of Florida’s professional orchestras including the Florida Grand Opera and Palm Beach Symphony, and has also performed with Nu Deco Ensemble.
Some of his notable performances include performing the Dvorak Cello Concerto with the NWSA Orchestra, appearing with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra during the Miami tour stop of their Lost Christmas Eve concert tour, and performing as soloist for the release of Ralph Lauren’s Love fragrance line.
Charran was introduced to the cello at South Miami Elementary School’s music magnet program. A strong supporter of arts education, he frequently engages with young musicians through Miami’s fantastic music education and social justice initiatives. He has been on the faculties of the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Community Arts Program, and currently serves as a Teaching Artist for the Miami Music Project while maintaining an active private studio. During the summer, he is faculty at the Frost School of Music Young Musician’s Camp.
Influential teachers in Brent’s musical education have included Wells Cunningham, Ross Harbaugh, and Nu Deco’s own, Aaron Merritt. He holds a Music Performance degree from the University of Miami Frost School of Music.