BRASS
ABOUT THE BRASS AREA
The Michigan State University brass area prepares students for success as performers, teachers, researchers and leaders with careers in symphony orchestras, military bands, chamber ensembles, and at universities, colleges and schools.
Faculty in the MSU brass area work with students whose major instruments are trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba. Students participate in weekly private lessons, studio classes, and chamber coaching as they develop individually and explore exciting musical careers.
All faculty maintain active performing careers on regional, national, and international levels, and have strong ties within the performing and teaching communities. Guest artists frequently offer masterclasses, perform with students and faculty, and provide insights on careers and building networks.
Brass Faculty
Upcoming Events
MSU’s Concert Orchestra and Vocal Arts present Night at the Opera, featuring beloved works by Mozart, Puccini, Rossini, Wagner, Strauss, and Bernstein.
The Symphony Band presents a compelling program featuring the MSU Woodwind Artist-faculty in works by Andrew Blair, Johan de Meij, Richard Strauss, and David Maslanka.
The Wind Symphony presents guest conductor Alfred Watkins and hornist Johanna Yarbrough in a dynamic program of classic and contemporary wind repertoire.
The MSU Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of vivid orchestral storytelling featuring Vivian Fung’s Earworms and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.
MSU trombonist Kenneth Thompkins and guest artists explores the trombone’s expressive range with works by Ruth Gipps, Brian Nabors, Shawn Okpebholo, and more.
Featured News
Chance Huiet to take the lead in the studio next fall.
Trumpeter Annie Walton will major in music while a member of the Honors College.
DSO Principal Trombonist Kenneth Thompkins joins MSU Music faculty.
McWilliams finishes first in student division of Leonard Falcone competition.
Music alumni couple establishes scholarship with plans to help it grow.