Program Recognition
•Bullet: Instrumental Performance, BM offers conservatory-style applied study in a Christ-centered community
•Bullet: Students develop performance craft through private instruction, ensembles, and recital preparation
Training
•Bullet: Brass students prepare two contrasting works from standard solo literature and full-range major scales for the published audition
•Bullet: Applied study, ensemble collaboration, and a senior recital build disciplined musicianship and stage readiness
•Bullet: Faculty mentorship connects technical development with performance opportunities across the School of Performing Arts
Professional Development
•Bullet: The program's performance-centered curriculum prepares brass musicians for advanced study, ensemble work, and professional performance
•Bullet: The published undergraduate audition route for brass uses two contrasting standard-solo works and full-range major scales; the BM's recital emphasis turns that preparation into a performance-centered capstone.
•Bullet: Brass applied study is supported by ensembles, private instruction, and faculty mentorship in the School of Performing Arts.
Facilities
•Bullet: State-of-the-art Hawkins Music Building with music technology, grand pianos, and soundproof practice rooms