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. Student must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence and appropriate stylistic approaches to the literature of various historical periods. All students are required to fulfill their 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. Recent master classes in this department have included: American Horn Quartet, Hermann Baumann (orchestral horn), Tod Bowermaster (horn), Dudley Bright (orchestral horn), William Caballero (orchestral horn), Robert Early (orchestral trumpet), Rod Franks (orchestral trumpet), Patrick Harrold (orchestral tuba), Bob Hughes (orchestral bass trombone), Tim Jones (orchestral horn), Thomas Klaber (orchestral bass trombone), Jim Maynard (orchestral trombone), John Rojack (orchestral trombone), and James Sommerville (orchestral horn).