College Catalog

Description:

In the brass program, students are taught to perform Baroque music on period instruments as well as contemporary or improvisational music on modern instruments.

Each genre is explored in a structured program that emphasizes chamber music to develop good ensemble and aural skills. Solo repertoire is studied in a weekly master class as part of brass performance, where sectional rehearsals for the Symphony Orchestra are also scheduled.

To help develop good ensemble skills, there are also trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba ensembles, which tackle challenging repertoire, both contemporary and standard. Members of the brass faculty are dedicated teachers and highly visible performing musicians.

Bachelor of Music Requirements:

In addition to meeting General Education requirements, undergraduate music performance majors who concentrate in brass must complete the following conservatory requirements (104 credits). Of the 104 credits, up to 8 credits of music history may be counted toward the liberal arts requirement (minimum 30 credits) for the degree.

Freshman Year | Sophomore Year | Junior Year | Senior Year

Freshman Year: 26 credits

Sophomore Year: 31 credits

Junior Year: 28 credits

Senior Year: 19 credits

Master of Music requirements:

Graduate music majors who concentrate in brass must meet the following conservatory requirements (42 credits) and earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at Purchase College. Students must complete at least one semester of MPE 5205 or MPE 5565.

First Year: 20 credits

Second Year: 22 credits

Music Artist Diploma Requirements:

Our post-master’s programs are for graduate students in music who have completed the master’s degree requirements for their areas of study.

To earn the Artist Diploma in brass, students must meet the following conservatory requirements (18 credits for the one-year program; 36 credits for the two-year program):

First Year: 18 credits

Second Year: 18 credits

Music Performers Certificate Requirements:

This is a postbaccalaureate program for students who have completed the undergraduate requirements for their areas of study and are entering into careers as performers in solo, ensemble, or studio settings.

To earn the Performers Certificate in brass, students must meet the following conservatory requirements (18 credits for the one-year program; 36 credits for the two-year program):

First Year: 18 credits

Second Year: 18 credits