Wednesday, January 27, 2010

CSA Brass Day


The Community School of the Arts will be hosing Brass Day on Sunday, January 31st at the University of Connecticut. Join us on January 31st, for an day-long Brass Festival featuring master classes, workshops and performances by Don Lucas, the West Point Academy Brass Quintet, and the University of Connecticut brass faculty.

Highlights will include

  • High School Brass Quintet Competition
  • Workshops and Master Classes for Music Educators (CT CEU's are available for certain workshops)
  • Featured performances by
    • Don Lucas, President of the International Trombone Association and Professor of Trombone at Boston University
    • West Point Academy Brass Quintet
    • UConn Faculty Brass Quintet


    The day long festival is appropriate for high school, college and professional players. Upper level 8th graders may enjoy parts of the day as well, though it is geared for higher level players. Regardless of attendance to the day long festival, all students are encouraged to attend the concert at Von Der Mehden Hall at 7:00pm. The concert will feature the above groups and tickets can be purchased for $7.00 at the door.


    Find more information including a detailed schedule and registration information here: http://csa.uconn.edu/brassfest/

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