Brass Day

Brass Day - Fall 2024

Saturday, November 9th
10:00am – 4:00pm

George Mason University
deLaski Performing Arts Building

  • Free admission
  • Registration required - Registration closes on Wednesday, November 6th at 5:00 p.m.
  • All skill levels welcome
  • Age 11+
  • Bring your instrument

We are thrilled to announce that the Dewberry School of Music will hold Brass Day on Saturday, November 9th! This event is free and open to all skill levels from beginner to advanced and ages 11 and up. Please be prepared to bring your instrument and a packed lunch (there are also places to buy lunch on campus if you prefer).

Deadline to register is Wednesday, November 6th at 5:00 p.m.

Brass Day will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the George Mason University Fairfax Campus in the deLaski Performing Arts Building.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Caroline Steiger, Director of Brass, csteige@gmu.edu.

 

Featuring Guest Performance by:

  • Jonathan Kraft of U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own"
  • Capital Horns

Featuring Faculty Performances by:

Featuring Student Ensemble Performances by:

  • George Mason University Trumpet Ensemble
  • GMUTEE - George Mason University Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble
  • George Mason University Brass Ensemble

Brass Day Schedule:

  • 9:00 a.m. - Registration and Vendors | deLaski Performing Arts Building lobby
  • 10:00 a.m. - Welcome concert featuring George Mason University Trumpet Ensemble, GMUTEE, & Brass Ensemble | deLaski 3001
  • 10:20 a.m. - Group warm-up
  • 10:30 a.m. - Individual instrument breakout sessions
  • 12:00 p.m. - Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m. - Guest and Faculty Artist Recital
  • 2:00 p.m. - Dress Rehearsals and Vendor Visit
  • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Final concert featuring all participants!

Vendors

  • Baltimore Brass Company
  • Foxes Music Company