Brass Ensemble Program

This program is an excellent resource for young brass players interested in exploring a more in-depth experience of their musical development. These small brass ensembles traditionally perform without a conductor. By learning to play in a group smaller than the full band they have experienced in school, students will learn how to lead their group, follow a leader and begin making musical decisions as a team. They will also learn to recognize the group’s intonation and how to make adjustments for the other players.

*Audition required to be eligible for the course. Please see the link under “Audition Information” to view the requirements for video submission. Videos should be shared via Google Drive or emailed to artsacademy@luhi.org

Audition Information

Block 1: Saturdays | October 14, 2023 – November 18, 2023

Brass Ensemble Program
Levels 1-3: 10:00am – 12:00pm

Levels 4-6: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Location: LuHi Campus
Classroom: Ammerman Center – Band Studio
Instructor: Dr. Jeanine Nagao

Seats filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
*Courses subject to enrolled

Course Details:
Levels 1-3:

  • Intended for NYSSMA levels 1-3
  • Reinforcing known scales and expanding into new scales
  • Utilizing scales to improve intonation
  • Use the repertoire to begin understanding roles of leadership and the ability to follow
  • Improve listening skills to begin making musical choices
  • Cooperation
  • (reading levels and content vary each trimester)

Levels 4-6:

  • Intended for NYSSMA levels 4-6
  • Continue to expand knowledge of Major scales and Arpeggios
  • Implement the use of scales to improve intonation
  • Utilize the repertoire to improve leadership and decision-making skills
  • Create understanding of the role of each separate instrument within the selected repertoire to make more informed musical decisions
  • (reading levels and content vary each trimester)

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