PRCBR LBRC Low Brass Class
Low Brass Class is a section-focused low brass training class, with each class taught by one of the current members of the low brass section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra: Toby Oft, Stephen Lange, James Markey, and Mike Roylance. The coach for each class will guide two student sections through repertoire prepared in advance. Coaches shall comment and advise the students, primarily in the context of a low brass section, through the prepared repertoire. The goal shall be to enhance and develop: each student's understanding of key points of good section playing (e.g. rhythm, pitch, sound blend, and general musical camaraderie); the ability to differentiate styles through either listening or leading; and the understanding of each position's own role within the section. Performance of individual excerpts may be included as part of a given class at the discretion of each class's instructor.
Prerequisite
PRCBR 295/Department or PRCBR 595/Department or Instructor Permission