Brass Day
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Brass Day
Registration Fee: $30
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Shenandoah Conservatory invites high school brass players from across the region to participate in Brass Day, a special event featuring general and instrument-specific workshops, informative sessions for those interested in pursuing a music degree, and performances by Shenandoah Conservatory brass ensembles and special guests.
Performing Ensembles
Shenandoah Conservatory Ensembles
- Trumpet Ensemble
- Horn Quartet
- Trombone Collective
- Ruebush Brass Band
- Symphonic Band
Schedule
Vendors will be available all day during this year’s Brass Day event in Armstrong Hall, Room 39.
| Time (EDT) | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | Welcome for Everyone with Brass Faculty Ruebush Brass Band Trombone Collective Guest Artist talk with Peter Steiner | Ruebush Hall, Room 128 |
| 11 a.m. | Ensemble Masterclasses | Trumpet: Armstrong Concert Hall Horn: Ruebush Hall, Room 146 Trombone: Ruebush Hall, Room 128 Euphonium/Tuba: Ruebush Hall, Room 148 |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch Break (provided for those who registered) | Allen Dining Hall |
| 1 p.m. | Brass of Peace | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall |
| 2:30 p.m. | Shenandoah Conservatory Symphonic Band Performance Featuring SU Music Faculty | Armstrong Concert Hall |
| 4 p.m. | Peter Steiner Trombone & Organ Recital | Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall |
Schedule subject to change.
Brass Studio Video Highlights
Vendors
Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center
Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center will bring brass instruments for students to try/buy as well as offer on-site light dent repair work.
Greg Black Mouthpieces
Greg Black Mouthpieces has only one mission in mind, become the finest makers of brass mouthpieces in the world.
Little Dog Band Repair
Little Dog Band Repair will be on site all day with services available to students.
Vendors will be available all day during this year’s event in Armstrong Hall, Room 39.
Financial Assistance
The $30 registration fee includes lunch, a t-shirt and admission to the full day of events.
Shenandoah Conservatory believes the arts are for everyone. Like all nonprofit arts organizations and higher education institutions, we strive to maintain our stewardship of limited resources and balanced budgets while intentionally removing barriers to participation and belonging. Full and partial scholarships are available to those who require financial assistance.
See the Brass Day Registration Form for more information about the registration fee and financial assistance.
Contact Us
Dr. Matthew Niess
Director of Jazz & Commercial Music
Associate Professor of Trombone
Shenandoah Conservatory
mniess@su.edu