SMI Brass Camp
June 8–13, 2008
Download a copy of the PDF Application form.
The Brass Camp offers a challenging atmosphere for aspiring high school students interested in improving their skills. Exciting musical and social activities are planned for players of all backgrounds and ability levels.
All participants will receive professional and personal guidance from members of the brass faculty at Bowling Green State University. Camp offerings include small and large brass ensembles, private lessons, seminars and guest artist, student and faculty performances.
Each participant will have the opportunity to perform on the final concert. Students should prepare an etude and/or solo for placment in ensembles on the first day of camp. In addition, students are encouraged to audition to perform a solo on the Honors Recital (see details below).
Questions? Contact Professor Mathis at (419) 372-8066 or email at wmathis@bgsu.edu.
Camp Schedule
The brass camp schedule is available in PDF format.
Brass Camp Honors Recital
All students are encouraged to audition to perform a solo piece of their choosing on the Brass Camp Honors Recital. Those selected to perform will be provided with a piano accompanist for the concert. To apply, please submit a tape or CD recording of one solo piece with piano accompaniment to Dr. William Mathis by May 22, 2007. The Honors Recital performance must be of the same piece submitted on the audition recording.
Meet the Faculty
William Mathis, camp director and trombone professor.
Charles Saenz, trumpet professor.
Andrew Pelletier, horn professor.