Gustavus Adolphus College

Brass at Gustavus... this phrase embodies our commitment to the highest musical standards for our brass students and faculty, standards that are reflected in every lesson and performance. In addition to the concerts presented by each ensemble during the year, Gustavus brass students are encouraged to participate in master classes, Monday Night Recitals, solo chapel performances and brass chamber ensembles.

• Meet the Ensembles
• Book an ensemble for your church or school!
• Tubonium⁴

Join an ensemble

Get in touch with our Admissions Office. The Björling Scholarship tapes are due in early January, but let us know if you are running late!

Events

• Christmas in Christ Chapel, December 1-3
• Brassworks! The Trombone Choir, Brass Choir and Christ Chapel Brass will be featured in our fall brass concert Sunday, December 10th at 1:30pm in Bjorling Recital Hall on the Gustavus Campus. The concert is FREE!
• Tubonium returns to Gustavus March 9-10, 2007

Brass Ensemble Pages

Brass Choir

Performs brass ensemble music for both large and small groups. Affords students opportunities to play music of a wide variety of styles and instrumentation. The "modular" approach makes each member a principal player!

Chapel Brass

Our top brass quintet players most Fridays in chapel and recitals throughout the area.

Trombone Choir

The most incredible sound in the solar system!

Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble

How low can you go? While the music can be incredibly challenging, the results are truly rewarding. Spring semester only.

Other Brass Groups

Tired of counting measures while the clarinets rehearse? Have you depleted your supply of crossword puzzles during orchestra? Try a little chamber music, the cure for the common musical experience! The technical and musical challenges presented in the brass chamber literature help students reach their goals as musicians. Gustavus offers a number of quintets, quartets and trios for this purpose. Hornists are also encouraged to play in one of the numerous woodwind quintets.

Booking Information

Our students may tour the world with the larger ensembles, but many people may not know how often Gustavus ensembles play for schools and churches throughout the Midwest. If you want to bring Gustavus brass ensembles to your church or school, contact Rev. Grady St. Dennis in the Gustavus Office of Church Relations at 507-933-7661.

Educators

Would your students enjoy a master class with one of our chamber ensembles? Contact Scott Moore at 507-933-6260 for more details.