2025 Southern Miss
Brass Symposium
in partnership with the Karen Cubides Agency
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | The University of Southern Mississippi
Ashley Hall, trumpet (Soloist)
Erick Ralske, horn (Principal, Met Opera)
Amanda Stewart, trombone (Associate Principal, St. Louis Sym)
Hiram Diaz, euphonium (Assistant Principal, "The President's Own" US Marine Band)
Willie Clark, tuba (ret. USAF Band)
Ashley Hall, trumpet (Soloist) Erick Ralske, horn (Principal, Met Opera) Amanda Stewart, trombone (Associate Principal, St. Louis Sym) Hiram Diaz, euphonium (Assistant Principal, "The President's Own" US Marine Band) Willie Clark, tuba (ret. USAF Band)
The Artists
Ashley Hall-Tighe
International Soloist
Erik Ralske
Principal, Met Opera
Amanda Stewart
Associate Principal,
St. Louis Sym
Hiram Diaz
Soloist and Educator
Willie Clark
Ret., Air Force “Ceremonial Brass”
Southern Miss Brass Faculty
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Dr. TJ Tesh
Trumpet Professor
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Dr. Rob Detjen
Horn Professor
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Dr. Ben McIlwain
Trombone Professor
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Dr. Richard Perry
Tuba/Euphonium Professor
Registration is LIVE!
In addition to FIVE incredible guests on each brass instrument, we also will have opportunities for YOU to perform at this event! Performance Showcases for high school and collegiate brass ensembles entry is OPEN. All performers will receive written feedback. If your group is interested in performing, please contact us for more information. Also, group rates are available!
Music Educators
You can earn 10 hours (equivalent of 1.0 CEU credits) by attending with your students. Message us for more information!
Tentative
Participant Schedule
Saturday, March 29
8-9am Registration (Intermezzo Lobby) / Visit Exhibits (Intermezzo)
9-9:10am Welcome with the Southern Miss Brass Faculty (MPAC Auditorium)
9:15-10am Participant Ensemble Showcase (Various Rooms)
10am-10:30am Visit Exhibits (Intermezzo)
10:30am-11:30am Guest Artist Master Classes (Various Rooms)
11:30am - 12:30pm Visit Exhibits (Intermezzo) / Lunch (not provided)
12:30pm-1:15pm Participant Ensemble Showcase (Various Rooms)
1:30pm - 2:15 Guest Artist Panel Discussion (MPAC Auditorium)
2:30pm - 3:30pm Southern Miss Trombone Choir and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble (MPAC Auditorium)
3:30pm - 4pm Visit Exhibits (Intermezzo)
4-5pm Guest Artist Recitals (Various Rooms)
5-6pm Participant Ensemble Showcase (Various Rooms)
6:30pm Vendors Close
7:30pm – Final Showcase Concert (MPAC Auditorium) | Announcement of Raffle Winners | Mass Participant Brass Choir Concert- all attendees!
