The Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts Brass Studios under the leadership of Stephen Wadsack, trumpet; Andrew Bass, horn; Gretchen McNamara, trombone; and Daniel Honaker, tuba and euphonium, are excited to host another festival for brass musicians from our region this year.

Each January we bring to you a day of music-making, master classes, and performances and we are excited to announce the 2024 Brass Festival will showcase your hosts, the Wright State University Brass Faculty, and Tubist, Jarrett McCourt.

The day will include an all day event open to all students with three or more years of playing experience and will include master classes, rehearsals, recital performances, and music vendors. Please see the schedule of events for further details. Additionally, this year’s festival will also be host to a performance solo competition in two divisions. High School brass musicians and Collegiate students up to age 25 are encouraged to compete. Competition rules, registration, and fees ($25) are described in the tabs below.

The festival is FREE and the end of day concert is open to the public.

Contact your hosts

Stephen Wadsack, trumpet

Andrew Bass, horn

Gretchen McNamara, trombone

Daniel Honaker, tuba

Schedule of Events

Time - Event

9 a.m. - Registration and Vendors Open

9:25 a.m. - Opening Session and Introductions

9:30 a.m. - Masterclass #1 with Guest Artist, Jarrett McCourt

10:30 a.m. - Festival Ensemble Rehearsals

11:15 a.m. - Mass Brass Ensemble rehearsal

Noon - Midday Festival Concert

Mass Brass Ensemble

Festival Ensemble Choirs (trumpet/horn/trombone/tuba/euph)

1 p.m. - Lunch break

2–5 p.m. - Dedicated Exhibit time (Exhibits close at 4:30)

Finals Round Solo Competition

2 p.m. – Performance Master Class #1

3 p.m. – Master Class #2 Jarret McCourt

4 p.m. – Performance Master Class #2

5 p.m. - Final Festival Recital

Jarrett McCourt

WSU Faculty Brass Quintet

Competition Awards Ceremony

6 p.m. - Event concludes

Cash Prizes

1st place High School Division: $250

1st place Collegiate Division: $500

Entry Fee

$25 – Solo Competition Entry Fee

Register

Date: January 15, 2024

Venue: Creative Arts Center – School of Fine and Performing Arts Wright State University

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