Brady Kerr’s journey with Norco College began in 1999, when he was invited to join the campus as Musical Theater Music Director while still a student at Riverside City College. What started as an opportunity to support productions quickly became the foundation of a lasting career in music education.

Over the years, Brady helped bring numerous musical theater productions to life. In 2007, he became the choir accompanist, strengthening his connection to the campus music community. By 2009, he stepped into the classroom as an instructor, and that same year helped lead the addition of a recording studio to the program, taking on responsibility for building and guiding its growth. In 2016, he became a full-time faculty member, a milestone he describes as both humbling and meaningful.

Norco College has shaped not only Brady’s career, but his identity as an educator and artist. From the beginning, mentors entrusted him with responsibility and encouraged him to grow, often before he fully realized his own potential. That culture of trust and belief now guides his work with students. He understands firsthand how powerful it can be when someone is willing to take a chance, and he strives to pass that opportunity forward.

One of the most meaningful parts of his career has been watching hundreds of students move through the Norco College Music program and go on to build careers in music and beyond. Under his leadership, Norco Music has released more than 300 songs worldwide, reaching listeners in over 70 countries. The program released its 30th album, Vertigo, on February 26. Brady sees the milestone not simply as a number, but as a reflection of years of students finding their voice, building confidence, and discovering what is possible. Listen to Vertigo at norcomusic.com/music.

For Brady, being a Mustang means belonging to a community grounded in possibility, resilience, and shared purpose. Norco College is more than a workplace; it is a place that helped define his values, strengthen his commitment to mentorship, and shape his sense of purpose as an educator.

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