Brennan Guidry

Brennan Guidry serves as an Adjunct Professor in Music Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. A native of Lafayette, Louisiana, he holds dual master's degrees in Music from Louisiana State University and Computer Science from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. He maintains an active performance career as principal oboist of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra while engaging with ensembles including the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra and Opera Louisiane.

His academic background includes:

• Master's in Music from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
• Master's in Computer Science from University of Louisiana Lafayette, Lafayette, LA

Professor Guidry specializes in woodwind performance across oboe, English horn, flute, and saxophone, with deep expertise in Baroque-era repertoire and historical improvisation techniques. His unique fusion of musical artistry and computer science background informs his approach to ancient music traditions, particularly through Armenian Duduk improvisation and collaborative Baroque duets with his violinist wife.

As an educator, he provides private instruction while maintaining strong community ties through local venue performances. His professional activities demonstrate sustained engagement across academic, orchestral, and community music spheres without indication of formal research grants or awards.