Honors Brass Day 2026
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Registration Link
Interested in attending Honors Brass Day? Register now using this link: Honors Brass Day Registration
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About Honors Brass Day
Millersville University Tell School of Music Announces New Partnership with Lancaster British Brass Band for Honors Brass Day 2026Side-by-side concert to unite top high school brass players, Millersville music majors, and professional British-style brass band musiciansMILLERSVILLE, PA (February 2026) — The Tell School of Music at Millersville University is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with the Lancaster British Brass Band for Honors Brass Day 2026, a one-day immersive experience for outstanding high school brass students, culminating in a side-by-side concert featuring high school participants, Millersville University music majors, and Lancaster British Brass Band members.Held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, Honors Brass Day invites trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tuba students to campus for a high-energy day of ensemble rehearsal, masterclass instruction with Millersville brass faculty, and direct connection with current students and performing musicians.The Lancaster British Brass Band—an ensemble made up of professional and educator-performers from across the region—will join the day’s programming and perform alongside participants in the finale concert. -
Schedule of Event
Schedule of Events (Honors Brass Day 2026)- 8:30 AM – Registration
- 9:00 AM – Warm-Up
- 9:45–10:30 AM – Brass Choir Rehearsal #1
- 10:30–10:40 AM – Break
- 10:40–11:40 AM – MU Brass Faculty Master Class
- 11:50 AM–12:30 PM – Lunch / Q&A with Current Students
- 12:15–12:30 PM – Lancaster British Brass Band players arrive
- 12:40–1:40 PM – Brass Choir Rehearsal #2 (with LBBB members)
- 1:50–2:15 PM – Sectionals
- 2:30–3:00 PM – Final Run / Concert Preparation
- 3:30 PM – Concert (Brass Choir + LBBB members + Millersville student ensembles)
- Estimated concert end: 4:30 PM
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Brass Faculty
Millersville University Brass Faculty:
- Dr. Amy Cherry, Trumpet Instructor
- Dr. Jennifer Jester, Tube and Euphonium Instructor
- Prof. Steve Shiffer, Trombone Instructor
- Prof. Ian Petruzzi, French Horn Instructor
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Contact Information
For more information and for any questions, contact Dr. Jennifer Jester:
- Phone: (717) 871-4701
- Email: Jennifer.Jester@millersville.edu