Brady Hartness is a native of Fort Mill, SC. He currently teaches at Dorman High School in Roebuck, SC. Brady serves as the Front Ensemble coordinator for the PIO Finalist, Civitas Independent from Rock Hill, SC. He taught the Colts front ensemble staff from 2014-2016 and the Fort Mill High School marching band and percussion ensemble from 2010-2016. Brady has a degree in music composition from Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC.