George Mason University Brass Area

11/15/2022

Marine Band Euphonium Auditions 2023

Marine Band Euphonium Auditions 2023

11/15/2022

Join us for a Wind Symphony concert "Music for Uncommon Times". In this concert, the Mason Wind Symphony presents works by living composers Valerie Coleman, Katahj Copley, and Joel Puckett that respond to these uncommon times with remembrance, reflection, and hope. For tickets, please visit: https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/wind-symphony-concert.

11/15/2022

Great things are on the horizon! We are excited to host the 2023 District XI Assessment Festival March 14-15, 2023! We had a great walk-through with our District Festival Chairperson. Mason will be ready to welcome District XI's fantastic students and directors this Spring! 🎼🎷🎺

11/13/2022

Barclay Brass at GMU Nov 22

A clip from the Barclay Brass concert at Mason Brass Day featuring four Mason brass faculty!

11/13/2022

11/12/2022

Three cheers for Mason Brass Day 2022! We are excited to welcome over 150 registrants to our campus for concerts, masterclassss, and all things BRASS! Herald Trumpets, Mason Ensembles, and Local Brass Groups OH MY!

11/12/2022

Photos from Doc Nix & The Green Machine's post

11/12/2022

We're here at today for Brass Day! Come on by, try some horns!

11/11/2022

The Mason Symphonic Band invites our dedicated audience to "Songs, Serenades, and Sentiments," the second Mason Bands concert of the Fall Semester. This concert will feature Clifton Williams' "The Sinfonians" joined by the Rho Omicron Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity.

November 21st, 2022 | 8:00PM
Center for the Arts - George Mason University

11/10/2022

Photos from Manassas National Battlefield Park's post

11/10/2022

Brass Day will be held on Saturday, November 12th! Featuring Mason Tuba/Euphonium faculty and GMUTEE performance.

Visit this link for registration and more information: https://music.gmu.edu/visit-us/brass-day/

11/10/2022

Join us on Saturday, November 12 for Brass Day! Featuring Mason Trumpet Faculty and U.S. Army Herald Trumpets.

Visit this link for registration and more information: https://music.gmu.edu/visit-us/brass-day/

11/10/2022

District XI Trombone Etude 2022

District XI Trombone Etude 2022

11/10/2022

District XI Trumpet Etude 2022

District XI Trumpet Etude 2022

11/10/2022

District XI Tuba Etude 2022

District XI Tuba Etude 2022

10/26/2022

Horn sessions at Brass Day on Saturday, Nov 12, 2022!!!

10/18/2022

We're looking forward to playing next month at George Mason University! Details below:

https://music.gmu.edu/visit-us/brass-day/?fbclid=IwAR1hhbmVNOWgCGBbc2vyAbg2KXncOU79kzHJD8PJuWBJ_UAt-qlcckDtkNg

06/05/2022

06/05/2022

Less than two weeks until our Summer Music Intensives Week begins! Our Brass Academy Students will start the day with group warmups to get you ready for playing in brass duos, trios, quartets, and large ensembles. You will also get to hear faculty performances and experience masterclasses from some of the best musicians in the country.

5 spots remaining!
https://masonacademy.gmu.edu/summer/music-camps/brass/

06/05/2022

History Comes Alive! Alexandrians Invited To Civil War Camp Day June 18

Check out The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band at 3pm

ALEXANDRIA, VA - If you have an interest in Civil War history, there is an event that's right up your alley. On Saturday, June 18, Fort Ward Museum and

06/05/2022

Photos from The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band's post

05/13/2022

George Mason University alumnus, Dr. Chris Troiano leads the The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band.

05/13/2022

"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa - tuba/euphonium quartet

"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa - tuba/euphonium quartet

05/11/2022

The MASON JAZZ CAMP Registration is OPEN! This camp is open to instrumentalists and vocalists of all abilities with a desire to advance their musical artistry and professionalism. Special guest artist this summer is trumpeter, bandleader and educator, Sean Jones!

Visit https://music.gmu.edu/visit-us/mason-jazz-camp/ to reserve your spot today.

05/10/2022

Congratulations to our incoming class of brass students at Mason!

Jenna Hoffman, Euphonium, BM Music Education

Thanpol Phosut, Euphonium, DMA performance

Cameron Gordon, Tuba, BM Music Education

Josias Ventura, Tuba and Tenor Trombone, MM Performance

Ariel Arellano, Trumpet, Jazz Minor

Amanda Araujo, Trumpet, BM Music Education

Christopher Calzadillas, Trumpet, BM Music Education

Alexander Gay, Trumpet, MM Performance

Nick Serbu, Trumpet, MM Jazz Studies

Humberto Henriquez, Trumpet, DMA Performance

Michael Huffman, Trumpet, DMA Jazz Studies

Scott Sabo, Trumpet, DMA Performance

Andrew Wood, Trumpet, DMA Performance

Eli Roegge, French horn, BM Music Education

Anthony Seraphin, Bass Trombone, BM Music Education

Matthew Libby, Bass Trombone, MM Performance

Christian Marple, Tenor Trombone, BM Performance

Jaylin Revies, Tenor Trombone, BM Composition

Nemmuel Aldiva, Tenor Trombone, Music Technology Minor

04/23/2022

French horn departmental next Friday!

03/31/2022

We have two incredible performers visiting Mason this week and next: Trumpeter Tony Prisk and Bass trombonist Randy Campora!!

03/21/2022

In addition to his work as a GTA and DMA trombonist at George Mason, Greg Freeman is busy performing across the country with the Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. Recent concerts include:

March 3 - Ft. Myers, FL
March 18 - Little Rock, AR

upcoming tours:
April 9 - Bend, OR
April 30 - Danville, VA
https://www.rmpbb.com

Way to go Greg!

03/15/2022

UPDATE: He literally won another audition since I announced this. 🤣 Andrew is also the new Principal Tuba of the York Symphony Orchestra! Think he might be in a groove on this audition thing...

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I'm excited to announce that Andrew Dougherty of the U. S. Army Ceremonial Band (and my former student!) is my next guest for a special live Winning the Audition!

Andrew has won not one but two military band auditions in the last few years and seems to know a little about winning professional auditions!

Join us Tuesday, March 22nd at 8:30 pm Eastern via Zoom while we unpack *exactly* how he did it.

Can't make it live? This will be available for long-term viewing via the Hitz Academy Library.

***Use offer code "army" to get $10 off through this Friday only!***

Topics to include:

👉 How he mentally approached audition day in order to play at his best when it counted
👉 His practicing schedule for the months leading up to the audition
👉 Specific practicing techniques he used to polish his excerpts
👉 A detailed look at the actual auditions (including anything he wasn't expecting)
👉 What he's learned from the professional auditions he didn't win

The discount only runs through Friday, March 18th so grab it while you can.

Hope to see you there!

01/08/2022

RSP S2E21: Michael Nickens - University Professor and Director of the Green Machine Ensembles

RSP S2E21: Michael Nickens - University Professor and Director of the Green Machine Ensembles

01/07/2022

Apply Now!

Spread the word! First date coming up Jan 29! Tubas give me a shout at [email protected]. All brass welcome to audition (see the website). Hope to see you there!

2021-2022 Mason School of Music Auditions 2021-2022 Audition Registration Open! At Mason, we are proud of the musical depth, academic rigor, and diversity of opportunities we offer our students. The c

11/30/2021

Green Machine Ensembles Historical Showcase

Green Machine Ensembles Historical Showcase

11/22/2021

This morning!

11/19/2021

Calendar

The Canadian Brass return to George Mason University's Center for the Arts on November 27th with a pre-performance discussion led by Dr. Alan Carr
Tickets at https://cfa.calendar.gmu.edu/canadian-brass/

Beginning October 18, 2021, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result is required for all audience members. Details here.

11/13/2021

"Fall Fanfare" with Paragon Philharmonia's Brass Quintet

Our very own Dr. David Porter in concert! Don't miss it!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-fanfare-featuring-paragon-philharmonia-brass-quintet-and-organ-tickets-158049587571?aff=ebdssbdestsearch