With the opening of the Noel Fine Arts Center in 2005, UWSP offers exceptional practice facilities and instruments for student use. Students have free use of the many new practice rooms as well as the larger ensemble areas. The NFAC also houses the state of the art Computer Music Center which is an integral part of learning for the students of today and tomorrow.

Perform two prepared pieces in contrasting style: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, and Twentieth Century, or one piece and several orchestral excerpts.

 

Audition repertoire should be equal to the performance level required for Class A solos on the Wisconsin School Music Association's State Contest list.

 

The faculty in the brass area at UWSP have much to offer today's student. The professors are active performers, teachers and scholars in their areas. The faculty have experience in orchestral, solo, chamber, jazz and in the recording studio as musicians and have performed around the globe. They bring a wealth of expertise which enriches the learning environment for the student. Each of the brass faculty is dedicated to doing whatever possible to help the serious student attain their goals. Performance opportunities in the brass area include three concert bands, orchestra, two jazz bands, several jazz combos and brass chamber groups of all sizes. To set up a visit and a free lesson with one our excellent teachers, click on the link by their name. You won't be disappointed!

The brass area at UWSP provides a curriculum that fosters individualized attention and develops the full potential of each student. In addition to a wide breadth of course offerings, all brass majors receive weekly lessons and regularly perform in weekly studio classes. These sessions provide an opportunity for informal performance and discussion on various performance practice topics. Brass students are also able to take advantage of the numerous internationally known guest artists that visit for master classes and recitals.