What a great week we had this year at BLAST OF BRASS!!! We will be posting our 2015 dates soon, so check back often.
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JULY 6 - 12, 2014 Summer Brass Camp Hosted at Texas A&M University ~ Commerce
REGISTER TODAY ~ download your FORMS HERE, 2014 and early registration ends June 3rd. Late Registration Fee required if postmarked after June 3rd.
We will continue to accept student registrations until each instrument's allotted space has been filled.
2014 FEATURED ARTIST
DANIEL BRADY, bass trombone
"The President's Own"
United States Marine Band
At only age 20, bass trombonist Daniel Brady won the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band bass trombone position. (June 2008)
Daniel began his musical career at age 11. After graduating from Duncanville High School in 2005, he studied music at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
His teachers included John Kitzman of SMU and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Michael Mulcahy of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Daniel has performed with many ensembles such as the New York Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera.
"The President's Own"
United States Marine Band
At only age 20, bass trombonist Daniel Brady won the “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band bass trombone position. (June 2008)
Daniel began his musical career at age 11. After graduating from Duncanville High School in 2005, he studied music at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
His teachers included John Kitzman of SMU and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and Michael Mulcahy of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Daniel has performed with many ensembles such as the New York Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and the Washington National Opera.
GUEST ARTISTS
BRIAN BOWMAN, euphonium
Legendary Euphonium Soloist
Characterized by a virtuosic technique and a warm, rich, velvet tone, Brian Bowman’s playing has thrilled audiences for more than a quarter of a century. His superb musicianship and dedication to fine brass playing have made him one of the foremost euphonium soloists in the world today. His history of euphonium “firsts” is impressive
Legendary Euphonium Soloist
Characterized by a virtuosic technique and a warm, rich, velvet tone, Brian Bowman’s playing has thrilled audiences for more than a quarter of a century. His superb musicianship and dedication to fine brass playing have made him one of the foremost euphonium soloists in the world today. His history of euphonium “firsts” is impressive
- First euphonium recital in New York’s Carnegie Recital Hall, 1976
- First Euphoniumist to serve as president of the INTERNATIONAL TUBA AND EUPHONIUM ASSOCIATION (formerly Tubists Universal Brotherhood Association - T.U.B.A)
- First euphonium concert tour of Japan
- First Guest Euphonium Artist-Falcone International Euphonium Competition
- First euphonium master class at the Paris Conservatory Superior of Music, France
- Master teacher at the first Deutsche Tubaforum workshop to include the euphonium, tenor horn and baritone, Hammelburg, Germany, 1991
DALLAS HORN OCTET
Eight of the top horns in the North Texas area. This will mark their second performance at BLAST OF BRASS. It was such a fantastic recital in 2012 we couldn't wait to bring them back for an encore.
Speed, agility, dramatic range, and power, a real joy to hear!
Eight of the top horns in the North Texas area. This will mark their second performance at BLAST OF BRASS. It was such a fantastic recital in 2012 we couldn't wait to bring them back for an encore.
Speed, agility, dramatic range, and power, a real joy to hear!
DR. DANIEL KELLY, trumpet
DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY
Associate Professor of TrumpetTexas A&M University Commerce
Daniel Kelly, a native of Charleston, SC, joined Texas A&M University-Commerce in the fall of 2010 after serving on the faculty of Indiana State University and the University of Southern Mississippi.
Dr. Kelly is a member of the Dallas Wind Symphony and has performed with the Plano Symphony, Northeast Texas Symphony, Mobile Symphony and Opera Orchestras, Gulf Coast Symphony, Mississippi Symphony, Meridian Symphony, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Terre Haute Symphony and Brass Quintet, Philharmonia à Vent, Columbus Brass, The Prairie Ensemble, Champaign-Urbana (IL) Symphony and Brass Quintet, Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH), Peoria Bach Festival Orchestra and the Festival of Trumpets at International Trumpet Guild conferences in New York and Evansville, IN. Dr. Kelly was a featured presenter at the 2006 ITG Conference in Glassboro (NJ) and has presented solo recitals throughout the South and the Midwest. He is also a founding member of The Ambassador Brass Quintet, which has given concerts and workshops in the US, Thailand, and China. More recently Dr. Kelly has presented recitals and master classes at the Campina Grande International Music Festival (Brazil) and performed at the Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria.
Dr. Kelly holds a BS in trumpet performance from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and a MM and DMA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His principal teachers include Michael Ewald, Ronnie Romm, Ray Sasaki, and Richard Steffen. He has been designated a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) by the Music Teachers National Association and is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, the Texas Music Teachers Association, the College Music Society, the International Trumpet Guild, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Dr. Kelly is a Yamaha Performing Artist/Clinician.
DALLAS WIND SYMPHONY
Associate Professor of TrumpetTexas A&M University Commerce
Daniel Kelly, a native of Charleston, SC, joined Texas A&M University-Commerce in the fall of 2010 after serving on the faculty of Indiana State University and the University of Southern Mississippi.
Dr. Kelly is a member of the Dallas Wind Symphony and has performed with the Plano Symphony, Northeast Texas Symphony, Mobile Symphony and Opera Orchestras, Gulf Coast Symphony, Mississippi Symphony, Meridian Symphony, Sinfonia Gulf Coast, Terre Haute Symphony and Brass Quintet, Philharmonia à Vent, Columbus Brass, The Prairie Ensemble, Champaign-Urbana (IL) Symphony and Brass Quintet, Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH), Peoria Bach Festival Orchestra and the Festival of Trumpets at International Trumpet Guild conferences in New York and Evansville, IN. Dr. Kelly was a featured presenter at the 2006 ITG Conference in Glassboro (NJ) and has presented solo recitals throughout the South and the Midwest. He is also a founding member of The Ambassador Brass Quintet, which has given concerts and workshops in the US, Thailand, and China. More recently Dr. Kelly has presented recitals and master classes at the Campina Grande International Music Festival (Brazil) and performed at the Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria.
Dr. Kelly holds a BS in trumpet performance from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and a MM and DMA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His principal teachers include Michael Ewald, Ronnie Romm, Ray Sasaki, and Richard Steffen. He has been designated a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) by the Music Teachers National Association and is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, the Texas Music Teachers Association, the College Music Society, the International Trumpet Guild, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Dr. Kelly is a Yamaha Performing Artist/Clinician.
GUEST ARTISTS
BLAST OF BRASS Ensemble
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 Wind Symphony and many other top ensembles.
BLAST OF BRASS in CONCERT featuring
DANIEL BRADY, bass trombone
July 11, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Finney Concert Hall
Texas A&M University in Commerce
Tickets: $15.00
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 Wind Symphony and many other top ensembles.
BLAST OF BRASS in CONCERT featuring
DANIEL BRADY, bass trombone
July 11, 2014 at 7:30 PM
Finney Concert Hall
Texas A&M University in Commerce
Tickets: $15.00
