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