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The Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts brass studios under the leadership of David Diamond, trumpet; Jess Pinkham, 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 world-renowned guest artists and clinicians for a day of music-making, master classes, and performances. We are excited to announce the 2022 Brass Festival guest artists will include Denson Paul Pollard, trombone; Jackie McIlwain, Body Mapping; Scott Leger and Emily Toth, horn; Yasuhito Sugiyama and Jarrett McCourt, tuba; Ashley Killam and Vincent DiMartino, trumpet; the Ohio Valley British Brass Band and the Wright State University Faculty Brass Quintet.
The day will include an in-person morning for high school students only covering fundamentals, ensemble rehearsals, and a recorded performance. The afternoon of masterclasses and performances by our guest artists, competition winners, and morning in-person participants, will be open to all registrants and will be presented virtually. Please see the schedule of events for further details.
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 are described in the tabs below.
All festival events taking place in the morning for high school students only will be held in the Creative Arts Center on the Dayton campus of Wright State University. All afternoon events for everyone registered, including morning participants, will take place virtually. Please register by Friday, January 14 so we can send links to attend virtually in advance on Saturday, January 15 to all who are registered.
All participants under age 18 must submit a parent or guardian-signed Medical Consent and Liability Waiver (PDF) on the day of the event.
Entry fee payment is online and can be made by using:
The Wright State Brass Festival Solo Competition will be in TWO DIVISIONS. The High School Division is open to anyone currently in grades 9-12. The Collegiate Division is open to university students regardless of degree program up to age 25 (born after January 17, 1997)
In your application email, please include with your recording the following information:
Competition Judges: Wright State University Brass Faculty
Time | Event |
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9–9:30 a.m. |
Registration Opens for High School onsite participants only |
9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Festival Ensembles for High School onsite participants only–a detailed schedule of the morning will be finalized and sent out the week before the festival |
1:30–2:45 p.m. |
Virtual Guest Artist Master Classes on Zoom for all registered Participants
Healthier, more Efficient Brass Playing
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3–4:15 p.m. |
Virtual Festival Recital for all registered participants Solo Competition Winners, WSU Faculty Brass Quintet, Ohio Valley British Brass Band |
4:30–5:45 p.m. |
Virtual Performance Master Classes via zoom for all registered participants
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6 p.m. |
Virtual Festival Final Concert for all registered participants Student Festival Ensembles & Guest Artist Performances: Denson Paul Pollard, trombone; Vincent DiMartino, trumpet; Scott Leger, horn; Yasuhito Sugiyama, tuba. |
Finding the right college means finding the right fit. See all that the College of Liberal Arts has to offer by visiting campus.