Brittany Cooper-d’Orsay is a dedicated horn player and passionate music educator, actively
performing and teaching throughout the Mid-South. She has performed as a substitute with the
Dearborn Symphony, the Nashville Symphony, and the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Symphony, and is a frequent
collaborator in orchestral, chamber, church, and theatre settings across the region.
As a private teacher, Brittany maintains a vibrant horn studio, where her students regularly earn
placement in All-West and All-State ensembles. She is committed to guiding young musicians as
they grow in both technical skill and artistic confidence.
Brittany holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Anthropology from Vanderbilt University and a
Master’s degree in Horn Performance from the University of Michigan. In Fall 2025, she will
begin her Doctor of Musical Arts in Horn Performance at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», where she
looks forward to deepening her artistry and pedagogical practice.
Alongside her work as a performer and educator, Brittany brings more than a decade of
experience in arts administration. She has served as Personnel Manager of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
Symphony Orchestra, Education Manager at the Orpheum Theatre, and Executive Director of
the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Youth Symphony Program. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Ozark
Music Festival and is a co-founder of the Bluff City Wind Symphony.
Master’s in Horn Performance, University of Michigan.
