Jim Broderick
Full-Time Staff / Adjucnt Faculty
305-237-0845
james.broderick@mdc.edu
James Broderick is the Director of the Music/Humanities Lab (MHL) and Music Department Electronic Classroom (MDEC) at the Kendall Campus of Miami Dade College and has been an integral part of the Lab's growth to its current "state-of-the-art" status since 1993. During his tenure at the college, he has received numerous Excellence Awards for his outstanding performance and dedication to the educational goals of the college.
As Director of the MHL and MDEC, his responsibilities include but are not limited to: music instruction (computer based sequencing, notation and digital audio production, traditional music theory, jazz music theory and composition), computer installation and configuration, MIDI and audio equipment, wiring, configuration and server and network maintenance, administration, software development (Macromedia Director) and the acquisition and implementation of the latest technology as well as training of lab staff, faculty, and students. He was also nominated to participate in a national award competition for the Master Track Tutorial, an interactive computer program designed to assist students in learning computer based music sequencing.
Jim is a freelance performing musician (trumpet), composer, and arranger. His experience includes five years in the United States Marine Corps Band Field, performance in jazz, classical, and studio settings, private music instruction, music publishing, music production, music transcription, computer music production, notation, and sequencing. He also performs in Faculty groups for various functions and concerts, and accompanied the Miami Dade College Jazz Band to New Orleans as a guest soloist for their IAJE performance.
Jim is a graduate of the University of Miami Studio Music and Jazz Program and also holds a Master of Science degree in Higher Education Administration from Florida International University as well as the necessary credits to teach music.
Jim has also been an instructor in a number of music technology workshops for Dade County Public Schools and has presented his programs at various technology showcases including The League for Innovation conference. For three years he instructed/supervised the Music Technology component of the Summer Youth Employment and Training Program (SYETP), a grant he wrote to teach underprivileged youth music technology.
He continues to present and perform at college events such as Professional Development Day, Conference Day and Arts and Letters Day, and teaches music theory, ear training and jazz ensemble as adjunct faculty.
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