Brass majors develop as skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments.
Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Master of Music (MM)
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
Other Studies
- Professional Studies Certificate (PS) – one year
- Professional Performance Diploma (PPD) – two year
- Artist Diploma (AD)
Brass Majors
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone (Tenor, Bass)
Tuba
Program Details
The programs of study for brass majors are designed to develop skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments. Students will achieve a high degree of professional competence and appropriate stylistic approaches to the literature of various historical periods. All students fulfill an ensemble requirement as outlined in their course sequence plans and as assigned by the School. In addition to studies with our expert faculty, students are provided additional opportunities to play for and observe world-renowned guest artists.
Audition & Prescreening Information
Handbook for Current Students
Plan of Study & Course Descriptions
Plan of Study: Brass
MSM Academic Catalog
Brass Department Chair
Michelle Baker
mbaker@jiado.net
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Notable Alumni
Success Stories
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StudentsMSM classical trombone student Jacob Ogbu wins Aspen Music Festival and School Brass Concerto Competition -
AlumniMSM alumnus Christopher A. Watkins honors WWI soldiers in Washington, D.C. on Juneteenth -
FacultyMSM trombone faculty member Sasha Romero featured on cover of June’s International Musician
“Manhattan School of Music has also given me access to a wealth of knowledge and resources that have fueled my growth as a musician.”
Horn (BM '18)
Brass solo pieces written by underrepresented composers:
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For Horn:
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For Trombone:
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For Bass Trombone:
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For Tuba:
