The Conservatory of Music at University of the Pacific invites you to participate in a Pacific Brass Days. In 2027, we offer two separate brass experiences, for middle school students on January 31 and for high school and college students and community brass players on February 7.
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Pacific Brass Day
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Middle School Brass Day
This experience is designed specifically for middle school musicians. You will work in small groups with Pacific's brass faculty and students, so you get more one-on-one attention and lots of chances to ask questions. Because you will be grouped with players at a similar level, everyone is challenged and set up to succeed. Throughout the day, we will help you build blocks of great brass playing: a big and beautiful sound, good breathing, strong fundamentals and confidence when you perform. You will also compete in our "Brass Olympics," rehearse with a brass ensemble and finish the day performing in a concert for your family and friends.
Middle School Brass Day
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Registration fee is $40 and includes:
- A lunch ticket and a mid-morning snack
- An exclusive Pacific Brass Day t-shirt if you register by Jan. 8
- A professional recording of the final concert
A limited number of partial registration scholarships are available. Contact Professor Sadie Glass.
What to expect
- A low student-to-teacher ratio, more personal feedback and help from Pacific faculty and students.
- Play with students at a similar level, so the music feels just right.
- Learn how to breathe, buzz, warm up and practice in ways that help you sound your best and improve faster at home.
- Brass Olympics: Test your skills in fun brass challenges.
- Rehearse and perform with a full brass ensemble, where you will learn to listen and blend.
- Show off what you learned in a final, public concert.
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-in |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome and brass faculty performance |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Brass ensemble warm up and rehearsal |
| 10:45–11:30 a.m. | Individual instrument classes |
| 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch and vendor exhibits: O'Hanlon Brass, Tim's Music and Gottschalk Music Center |
| 1:15–2 p.m. | Sectionals |
| 2:15–3 p.m. | Electives |
| 3:15–3:45 p.m. | Dress rehearsal |
| 4 p.m. | Pacific Brass Day's final concert |
Pacific Brass Day
This experience is designed for high school, college and community brass players ready to build on a solid foundation. Pacific Brass Day offers focused instruction on the skills that make the biggest difference in your playing: sound, range, endurance, articulation and musical expression. You will work closely with Pacific's brass faculty in instrument-specific classes and sectionals, rehearse and perform in a brass ensemble matched to your level and step outside your usual routine in electives ranging from alphorn to improvisation. Along the way, you will connect with fellow brass players, meet Pacific students and faculty and get a feel for life at the Conservatory. Whether you are preparing for college auditions, playing in a college program or keeping music an active part of your life, Pacific Brass Day offers something for every brass player.
Pacific Brass Day
Join Us
Registration fee is $40 and includes:
- A lunch ticket
- An exclusive Pacific Brass Day t-shirt if you register by Jan. 8
- A professional recording of the final concert
A limited number of partial registration scholarships are available. Contact Professor Sadie Glass.
What to expect
- Small-group sessions with Pacific faculty tailored to your instrument, covering fundamentals, efficient practice strategies and techniques to help you play with more ease and confidence.
- Focused time with your instrument group to refine ensemble parts, blend and balance before the final concert.
- Rehearse and perform repertoire suited to your experience, so everyone is challenged and set up to succeed.
- Choose a session that expands what it means to be a brass musician, from playing the Swiss alphorn to composing, learning the basics of recording yourself or improvising with confidence.
- Kick off the day hearing Pacific's brass faculty in action.
- Try the newest instruments and mouthpieces and browse accessories and sheet music at vendor booths.
- Celebrate the day's work in a final, public performance.
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-in |
| 9 a.m. | Welcome and brass faculty performance |
| 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Brass ensemble warm up and rehearsal |
| 10:45–11:30 a.m. | Individual instrument classes |
| 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch and vendor exhibits: O'Hanlon Brass, Tim's Music and Gottschalk Music Center |
| 1:15–2 p.m. | Sectionals |
| 2:15–3 p.m. | Electives |
| 3:15–3:45 p.m. | Dress rehearsal |
| 4 p.m. | Pacific Brass Day's final concert |
Contact Us
Sadie Glass
Assistant Professor of Practice, Program Director of Brass and Percussion
