Bachelor of Music in Brass Performance
The brass area at the University of Missouri provides instruction by distinguished faculty for majors and non-music majors.
Performance opportunities abound for students choosing to continue their musical studies as brass performers at Mizzou. In addition to individual lessons, concert bands, marching band, orchestra, and jazz ensembles, brass students may elect to participate in one or more of the many brass chamber ensembles directed by members of the brass faculty. These include brass quintets, brass choir, the MU Trumpet Ensemble, the Mizzou Horn Choir, the University of Missouri Trombone Choir, and the MU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble. These ensembles perform regularly at regional and national conventions and workshops as well as at our annual Holiday Brass Concert.
Music scholarships, awarded by the School of Music are available to talented freshmen and transfer students, based primarily on performance ability. Music scholarships are directed at talented music and music education majors, but we do have a very small number of non-major scholarships awarded to highly talented performers, especially in underrepresented instrument/voice areas in our ensembles. Scholarship awards are based on a performance audition at a Mizzou Music Day.
Program Outcomes
- Develop proficiency in identifying the elements of music and apply this knowledge in composition, education, performance, and research.
- Examine and evaluate the historical, cultural, and social contexts that shape music and its impact.
- Articulate musical ideas through composition, performance, and research.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency, expressive interpretation, and artistic creativity in solo and ensemble performances on voice or instrument, showcasing mastery of repertoire from diverse musical genres and styles.
- Collaborate within rehearsals and performances, exhibiting effective communication, ensemble skills, and teamwork in achieving musical excellence and artistic expression.
- Prepare for professional performance opportunities, auditions, competitions, and career pathways in music performance, including developing promotional materials, audition repertoire, and networking strategies.
- Develop pedagogical expertise to effectively teach music across diverse learning environments.
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