What a wonderful conference we had this year. I am truly grateful to our students, parents, counselors, faculty, and Featured Artists.
Blessings to you all and we will keep you posted as we develop the 2018 BLAST OF BRASS.
We hope that you were inspired by the conference, but please know that
WE WERE INSPIRED BY THE STUDENTS!
Blessings to you all and we will keep you posted as we develop the 2018 BLAST OF BRASS.
We hope that you were inspired by the conference, but please know that
WE WERE INSPIRED BY THE STUDENTS!
Want to get a quick taste of what it's like to study with International Brass Artists?
Check out this video from Patrick Sheridan, one of our featured artists.
Check out this video from Patrick Sheridan, one of our featured artists.
2017 ARTISTS
RYAN ANTHONY, principal trumpet
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PATRICK SHERIDAN, tuba
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TONY BAKER, trombone
Dallas Opera Orchestra,
Jazz Artist, and Professor of Trombone - UNT
Tony Baker has taught at the University of North Texas College of Music since 2000. Currently a member of the Dallas Opera Orchestra, he has performed with ensembles such as the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Akron Symphony Orchestra. In May 2016 Mr. Baker accepted an invitation of full membership in the Brass Band of Battle Creek. As a soloist, Mr. Baker has established an international reputation. Most recently he performed as guest clinician and artist at the University of Northern Iowa. He also performed as guest artist the the 2016 JEN conference, soloist at the 2015 American Trombone Workshop in Ft. Myer, VA and the 2015 International Trombone Festival in Valencia, Spain. Ensembles with which Mr. Baker has performed as soloist include the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”, the Ohio Valley Symphony and the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Baker has given guest recitals and/or master classes at schools such as the Cedros-Panamerican University (Mexico), Federal University of São João (Brazil), The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (UK) and Trinity College of Music in London. Mr. Baker’s students have won positions with institutions such as the Vienna Philharmonic, the United States Army Blues Jazz Band, the United States Coast Guard Band and most recently the United States Army Jazz Ambassadors.
Mr. Baker is sponsored by Williamson Music 1st, please click below to visit their website:
Dallas Opera Orchestra,
Jazz Artist, and Professor of Trombone - UNT
Tony Baker has taught at the University of North Texas College of Music since 2000. Currently a member of the Dallas Opera Orchestra, he has performed with ensembles such as the Minnesota Opera Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and the Akron Symphony Orchestra. In May 2016 Mr. Baker accepted an invitation of full membership in the Brass Band of Battle Creek. As a soloist, Mr. Baker has established an international reputation. Most recently he performed as guest clinician and artist at the University of Northern Iowa. He also performed as guest artist the the 2016 JEN conference, soloist at the 2015 American Trombone Workshop in Ft. Myer, VA and the 2015 International Trombone Festival in Valencia, Spain. Ensembles with which Mr. Baker has performed as soloist include the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”, the Ohio Valley Symphony and the University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra.
Mr. Baker has given guest recitals and/or master classes at schools such as the Cedros-Panamerican University (Mexico), Federal University of São João (Brazil), The Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester (UK) and Trinity College of Music in London. Mr. Baker’s students have won positions with institutions such as the Vienna Philharmonic, the United States Army Blues Jazz Band, the United States Coast Guard Band and most recently the United States Army Jazz Ambassadors.
Mr. Baker is sponsored by Williamson Music 1st, please click below to visit their website:
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DALLAS HORN OCTET
A premium list of horns from the Dallas area. Members from various ensembles such as the Dallas Opera, Dallas Winds, Plano Symphony, Garland Symphony, East Texas Symphony, Los Colinas Symphony, and others. Sharing demanding works covering the full range and speed of the horn's capabilities. Always an exciting concert!!! |
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BLAST OF BRASS in CONCERT
featuring PATRICK SHERIDAN, tuba & TONY BAKER, trombone July 14, 2017 at 7:30 PM Finney Concert Hall Texas A&M University in Commerce Tickets: $15.00 |
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Designed to be a demonstration ensemble for the conference, this ensemble sets the standard for the conference. Every year we perform a major concert featuring that year's Featured Artist as a soloist and ensemble member. The BOB Ensemble consist of 4-6 trumpet, 4 horn, 4 trombone, euphonium, 2 tuba, and percussion. Members include major artists from around the Dallas / Ft. Worth area...including members from the Dallas Opera Orchestra, Dallas Winds and many other top ensembles.
BLAST OF BRASS and BOB STUDENT MASS CHOIR!
