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The 2026 Brass Institutes of America at
Furman University

Each participant will have the option to choose between TWO tracks! â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

 

Chamber Ensemble Track ($575.00)

- Only FIFTY Spots available! 

- Pre-formed Ensembles receive an additional 10% off EACH!​

  • Students will be placed into a chamber ensemble, if not attending in a pre-formed group. 

  • Students will be coached once a day by a faculty member and perform on the culmination concert.

  • Students will be able to attend all masterclasses and recitals.

  • Students will be placed into a small brass choir.

  • Student will participate in the mass brass choir which includes all participants

  • Students will have the opportunity to take lessons with faculty at an additional cost.

  • Students will have the opportunity to attend additional sessions on topics such as entrepreneurship, recording, audition prep, etc.

  • ​Students will perform on the culmination concert in their chamber group and brass choir(s).

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Brass Choir Track ($350.00)​​

  • Students will be able to attend all masterclasses and recitals.

  • Students will be placed into a small brass choir.

  • Student will participate in the mass brass choir which includes all participants

  • Students will have the opportunity to take lessons with faculty at an additional cost.

  • Students will have the opportunity to attend additional sessions on topics such as entrepreneurship, recording, audition prep, etc.

  • Students will perform on the culmination concert in their brass choir(s). 

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Students who are Pre-College and reside in South Carolina or a state that
borders South Carolina can attend the festival for ONLY $175.00!
South Carolina Pre-College Participants ($175.00)
  • Students who are pre-college and reside in South Carolina or a bordering state can participate in the Brass Choir Track for $175.00

  • Students will be placed into a small brass choir.

  • Student will participate in the mass brass choir which includes all participants

  • Students will have the opportunity to take lessons with faculty at an additional cost.

  • Students will have the opportunity to attend additional sessions on topics such as entrepreneurship, recording, audition prep, etc.

  • Students may opt to participate in the Chamber Ensemble Track for an additional $50.00

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Faculty Artist Schedule

Monday: Faculty Solo and Electronics Recital​

Tuesday: Faculty Low Brass Recital

Wednesday: Faculty Trumpet Recital

Thursday: Evening Faculty Chamber Recital 

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Faculty Artists
Dr. Buddy Deshler, Dr. Jennifer Oliverio, Dr. Derek Ganong: Trumpet
Dr. Juli Buxbaum, Emily Buehler: Horn
Myles Blakemore, Dr. Kenneth Johnson: Trombone
Kait Oresky: Euphonium
Dr. Samuel Ambrose: Tuba
Dr. Timothy Shade: Artistic Director

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March 1st - 1st Deadline :

     - 20% Off Tuition! 

Chamber: $460

Ensemble: $280

April 1st - 2nd Deadline:

     - 10% Off Tuition!     

Chamber: $518

Ensemble: $315​

June 1st - Final Deadline:

Chamber: $575

Ensemble: $350

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Commuter Fee (Required by Furman University)

- $60/for the week for any attendee not staying in the dorms

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Housing (optional)

     - $35/night single

     - $30/night double

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Meals (optional)

     - Three meals - $38.00

     - Two meals - $28.00

     - One meal - $15.00

   

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Join us June 14th-June 20th, 2026 for a week filled with intense music making, jaw-dropping performances, and a whole lot of fun!​​

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A TYPICAL DAY AT BRASS INSTITUTES OF AMERICA

Group or sectional warm-up

Masterclasses with guest or resident artists

Elective courses that explore entrepreneurship, arranging, and other topics

Chamber music rehearsals and coachings

A large ensemble rehearsal

A spectacular evening recital!

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