Students, submit your registration for IC Brass Day by following the link below. We can't wait to see you!
Ithaca College Brass Day
(L-R) Prof. Will Porter, Prof. Chris Coletti, Prof. Alex Shuhan, Prof. Jared Wallis, Prof. David Earll
(L-R) Prof. Will Porter, Prof. Chris Coletti, Prof. Alex Shuhan, Prof. Jared Wallis, Prof. David Earll
Register Today as an Educator!
Educators, submit your registration for IC Brass Day by following the link below. Please encourage your students to attend as well!
Announcing the Ithaca College Brass Day!
We look forward to providing an outstanding in-person event for middle & high school musicians, as well as band directors and educators!
New for 2023: We are excited to share that this symposium is approved by NYSED to offer 5 CTLE credit hours!
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Ages: Students must be in grades 6-12. (Please contact us if you are seeking special permission for younger or older participants). Educators are also invited to attend.
Participation Fee: Free
Featured Artists/Clinicians:
- Prof. Christopher Coletti, Professor of Trumpet, Ithaca College Center for Music
- Dr. Daniel Cook, Director of Bands, Ithaca College Center for Music
- Dr. David Earll, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium, Ithaca College Center for Music
- Dr. Will Porter, Profess of Trombone, Ithaca College Center for Music
- Prof. Benjamin Rochford, Assistant Director of Bands, Ithaca College Center for Music
- Prof. Alex Shuhan, Professor of French Horn, Ithaca College Center for Music
- Dr. Jared Wallis, Professor of Trumpet, Ithaca College Center for Music
Events to Include:
- Master classes
- Workshops
- Recitals
- and more!
**Students who attend the Brass Day will be able to request a fee waiver for their Audition Form when applying to IC for the 2023-24 season! Contact mtd@ithaca.edu to receive your audition form fee waiver code.
2023 IC Brass Day Schedule
* Schedule subject to change
| Time | Students | Directors |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 a.m. | Registration (McHenry Lobby) | Registration (McHenry Lobby) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Breathing & Buzzing Session with Ithaca Brass | Conducting Symposium with Dr. Cook and Prof. Rochford |
| 10:00 a.m. | Performance with the Ithaca Brass | Performance with the Ithaca Brass |
| 10:50 a.m. | Brass Break-Out Sessions | Working with Brass from the Podium with Dr. Cook and Prof. Rochford |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch On Campus | Lunch On Campus |
| 1:00 p.m. | Music Admission Session | Music Admission Session |
| 1:30 p.m. | Rehearsal with Dr. Cook | Starting on a High Note with Profs. Coletti, Shuhan, and Wallace |
| 2:15 p.m. | Rehearsal with Prof. Rochford | Ending on a Low Note with Profs. Earll and Porter |
| 3:00 p.m. | Short Break – Change into Concert Apparel | Short Break – Change into Concert Apparel |
| 3:30 p.m. | Final Brass Day Concert: Featuring IC Brass Ensemble, Ithaca Brass, & Brass Day Mass Brass Band | Final Brass Day Concert: Featuring IC Brass Ensemble, Ithaca Brass, & Brass Day Mass Brass Band |