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About us
The University of Louisville Brass Area is home to a dedicated and distinguished faculty committed to providing the highest level of instruction, mentorship, and artistic development for every student we are privileged to teach.
Our full-time brass faculty includes:
- Dr. Reese Land, Trumpet
- Dr. Devin Cobleigh-Morrison, Horn
- Dr. Brett Shuster, Trombone
- Dr. Clinton McCanless, Tuba and Euphonium
Hosting roughly 50 students, the brass program offers a robust and supportive environment. Students receive weekly private lessons, participate in chamber brass ensembles, and enroll in undergraduate and graduate courses in brass literature and pedagogy.
The faculty bring a wealth of professional experience, having performed with prestigious ensembles including the Cincinnati Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and Phoenix Symphony. Recent faculty performance tours have taken place in Japan, Ecuador, New England, and the Chicagoland area.
Our students have been accepted into esteemed summer music festivals such as the National Music Festival, the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute, Round Top Festival, and Sewanee Summer Music Festival. Alumni have gone on to graduate studies at institutions including DePaul University, Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music.
Graduates of our program enjoy successful careers as performers and educators. Former students hold positions with ensembles such as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, Canadian Brass, and the “Pershing’s Own” United States Army Band. Our music education alumni are thriving in secondary schools, private studios, and higher education, while our music therapy graduates have achieved a 100% national job placement rate.
Academics
All studios engage in weekly studio class, and instrument exclusive ensembles that meet twice weekly. Brass ensembles have standing relationships with staple institutions in the greater Louisville area and through southern Indiana, performing at various venues throughout the year.
In each studio, music literature and brass pedagogy are offered on a rotating basis and are required for some degree programs. Recitals are also required for some degree programs. A barrier exam will take place at the end of the student’s second year.
Students have access to period and auxiliary instruments that are owned by our university such as sackbuts, natural horns, triple and descant horns, and baroque trumpets. A historic brass trumpet ensemble is offered and coached by Dr. Reese Land.
Learn more about program details and class information.
All studios engage in weekly studio class, and instrument exclusive ensembles that meet twice weekly. Brass ensembles have standing relationships with staple institutions in the greater Louisville area and through southern Indiana, performing at various venues throughout the year.
In each studio, music literature and brass pedagogy are offered on a rotating basis and are required for some degree programs. Recitals are also required for some degree programs. A barrier exam will take place at the end of the student’s second year.
Brass quintet Literature, a class for advanced and graduate students, is taught by Dr. Brett Shuster. All brass chamber ensembles are coached by our brass faculty on a weekly basis.
Students have access to period and auxiliary instruments that are owned by our university such as sackbuts, natural horns, triple and descant horns, and baroque trumpets. A historic brass trumpet ensemble is offered and coached by Dr. Reese Land.
Learn more about program details and class information.
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