Past Events
A few highlights from the last few years in the UMaine Low Brass Studio:
April 10, 2016
Jazz Masterclass with Thomas Gansch and Leonhard Paul of Mnozil Brass, and another great Mnozil Brass concert at the Collins Center for the Arts.
April 6-9, 2016
Amanda Bloss and Annie Morgan are featured soloists with the UMaine Symphonic Band on the Spring tour, playing Joseph Turrin’s Fandango.
October 25-November 1, 2015
Mainely Baroque early music residency features European guest artists Luca Alfonso Rizzello, from the Netherlands; Gilberto Scordari, from Italy; and Rose Barrett, from France.
March 26-28, 2015
Salsa for Everyone! Latin music residency features NYC guest artists Bobby Porcelli, Sam Burtis, Peter Brainin, Zaccai Curtis, Vince Cherico, Ruben Rodriguez, and Roberto Quintara.
April 27-28, 2013
Mnozil Brass Residency at UMaine includes masterclasses with Roman Rindberger, Gerhard Fussl, Wilifried Brandstotter, and Leonhard Paul and an amazing concert in the Collins Center for the Arts.
April 2013
Jason Priest, euphonium, performs with the UMaine Symphonic Band on their Spring tour as the winner of the annual solo competition.
October 24, 2012
New works for trombone by Beth Wiemann and Ellinor Petersen are premiered at the Women Composers Concert.
November 29, 2011
Swedish composer Ellinor Petersen visits for the premiere of her new four-movement work for trombone quartet by Maine Trombone Collective.
August 6, 2011
New York jazz trombone legend Sam Burtis joins the Maine Trombone Collective as a soloist during the 26th Annual Mostly for Fun Bucksport Trombone Concert.
March 25, 2011
Trombone Day at UMaine features Dr. Patrick Lawrence, from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, giving a fantastic recital and masterclass.