BRASS
Daring. Dynamic. Distinguished.
An internationally recognized artist faculty, world-class ensembles, and an impressive record of student successes as performers and educators.
BRASS
The internationally recognized faculty of the Moores School of Music Brass Area provides a comprehensive musical learning experience through progressive curricula designed to support our students’ career aspirations.
Each of our brass studios offers individual instruction that caters to the unique needs of each instrument. In addition to weekly lessons, students participate and perform in weekly studio classes; learn about stage presence, practice methods, and audition preparation; and share musical ideas with their peers. Abundant performing opportunities that include the Wind Ensemble and concert bands, the Symphony Orchestra, the AURA contemporary ensemble, jazz and chamber ensembles, and the Spirit of Houston Marching band, allow our students to develop high-level ensemble skills necessary for successful careers as music educators and performers.
Current and former students have won prizes in major instrumental competitions and earned professional positions in orchestras, premiere military bands, wind symphonies, and prestigious graduate programs. Our instrumental music education graduates enjoy a near 100% job placement rate and have achieved remarkable success in teaching positions at all levels.
For more information, contact Professor Gavin Reed, Brass Area Head, at gdreed@uh.edu
- Euphonium
- Horn
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Tuba
LEARN FROM THE BEST
- Ben Carroll, Professor of Practice in Horn
- Kevin Fenske, Professor of Practice in Tuba & Euphonium; Head of Brass
- Phillip Freeman, Affiliate Artist in Bass Trombone
- Mark Hughes, Affiliate Artist in Trumpet
- Robert Johnson, Affiliate Artist in French Horn
- Brian Kauk, Affiliate Artist in Trombone
- Brent Phillips, Professor of Practice in Trombone
- Jim Vassallo, Affiliate Artist in Trumpet
- Charles Villarrubia, Visiting Affiliate Artist in Tuba