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Brass majors develop as skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments.

Degrees Offered

  • Bachelor of Music (BM)
  • Master of Music (MM)
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Other Studies

  • Professional Studies Certificate (PS) – one year
  • Professional Performance Diploma (PPD) – two year
  • Artist Diploma (AD)

Brass Majors

Horn
Trumpet
Trombone (Tenor, Bass)
Tuba

Program Details

The programs of study for brass majors are designed to develop skilled performers who are familiar with the standard solo, ensemble, and orchestral literature for their instruments. Students will achieve a high degree of professional competence and appropriate stylistic approaches to the literature of various historical periods. All students fulfill an ensemble requirement as outlined in their course sequence plans and as assigned by the School. In addition to studies with our expert faculty, students are provided additional opportunities to play for and observe world-renowned guest artists.

Audition & Prescreening Information

Procedures By Degree Level

Handbook for Current Students

Brass Department Handbook

Plan of Study & Course Descriptions

Plan of Study: Brass
MSM Academic Catalog

Brass Department Chair

Michelle Baker
mbaker@msmnyc.edu

Success Stories

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  • Jan 13, 2024 Brass
    Alumni
    Recent MSM graduate Jude Morris named principal trombone for the New Hampshire Symphony
  • Jul 2, 2021 Brass
    Alumni
    MSM alumnus Sam Nester (DMA ’17) in one-month residency in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Oct 5, 2020 Brass
    Students
    Kesem Ninio wins at Bucharest Music Competition

“Manhattan School of Music has also given me access to a wealth of knowledge and resources that have fueled my growth as a musician.”

Horn (BM '18)

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