Members of the brass area at MSU look are dedicated to the artistic performance of brass literature...and having fun doing it! Student-led chamber ensembles rehearse from one to three times weekly and receive regular coaching from the brass faculty and guest artists.
Current Chamber Ensembles
Founded in the Fall of 2007, the Brass Razoo brass quintet has performed at the MSU Brass Seminar (2007) and several on-campus chamber music concerts. The members are Ariel Biholar and Greg King, trumpets; Megan Apol, horn; Tessa Rose, trombone; and Kevin Lenker, tuba.
Founded in the Spring of 2010, the Fourté tuba quartet is the newest member of the MSU chamber brass family. Comprised of members Ian Detwiller, Daniel Edwards, Mark Edwards, Jana Riley; Fourté performs original compositions and transcriptions of music from the Renaissance to rock and jazz tunes.
Kickin' Brass Quintet was founded in the Fall of 2006. They have performed for the MSU Brass Seminar (2006, 2007), chamber music concerts on campus and their first full recital in the Spring of 2008. Current members are A. J. Taylor & Patrick Vincent, trumpets; Jonathan Glover, horn; Kevin Lenker, trombone; and Christopher Richardson, tuba.
Meets: Fall and Spring semesters
Time: Weekly, time TBA
Registration: MU 2851