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 2023 Brass Festival will showcase your hosts, the Wright State University Brass Faculty.

The day will include an all day, in-person event open to all students with two 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:

9–9:30am: Registration Opens - Vendors Open

9:30am: Master Class I

Mr. Wadsack – Trumpet
Mr. Bass – Horn
Dr. McNamara – Trombone
Mr. Honaker – Tuba-Euphonium

10:30am: Festival Ensemble Rehearsals

11:30am: Mass Brass Ensemble Rehearsal

12:00pm: Lunch

1:00pm - 4:00pm: Solo Competition Finals Round (Open)

1:00pm: Master Class II (Special Clinic Topic)

2:00pm: Master Class III (Special Clinic Topic)

3:00pm: Master Class IV (Special Clinic Topic)

4:00pm: Break

4:30pm:
Vendors Close
Festival Recital

- Festival Participant Ensembles
- Announcement of Solo Competition Winners
- Wright State University Faculty Brass Quintet
- Festival Mass Brass Ensemble

Registration Information

All brass festival events take place on the Dayton Campus of Wright State University in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, located in the Music Wing of the Creative Arts Center. The festival is FREE and the final performance of the day is open to the public. Please register by Friday, January 13th so we can be prepared in advance for the day.

Registration and Fees:
Brass Festival Participant – FREE - Register
High School and Collegiate Solo Competition - $25 - Register
All participants under age 18 must submit a parent or guardian-signed Medical Consent and Liability Waiver (PDF) on the day of the event.

Date: January 16, 2023

Time: 9:30am

Venue: Wright State University - Creative Arts Center – School of Fine and Performing Arts , 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy,Dayton, OH, 45435.

Cost: Free

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