


The 2026 Brass Institutes of America at
Furman University
Each participant will have the option to choose between TWO tracks! ​​​​​
Chamber Ensemble Track ($575.00)
- Only FIFTY Spots available!
- Pre-formed Ensembles receive an additional 10% off EACH!​
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Students will be placed into a chamber ensemble, if not attending in a pre-formed group.
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Students will be coached once a day by a faculty member and perform on the culmination concert.
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Students will be able to attend all masterclasses and recitals.
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Students will be placed into a small brass choir.
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Student will participate in the mass brass choir which includes all participants
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Students will have the opportunity to take lessons with faculty at an additional cost.
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Students will have the opportunity to attend additional sessions on topics such as entrepreneurship, recording, audition prep, etc.
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​Students will perform on the culmination concert in their chamber group and brass choir(s).
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Brass Choir Track ($350.00)​​
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Students will be able to attend all masterclasses and recitals.
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Students will be placed into a small brass choir.
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Student will participate in the mass brass choir which includes all participants
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Students will have the opportunity to take lessons with faculty at an additional cost.
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Students will have the opportunity to attend additional sessions on topics such as entrepreneurship, recording, audition prep, etc.
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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)
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Students who are pre-college and reside in South Carolina or a bordering state can participate in the Brass Choir Track for $175.00
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Students will be placed into a small brass choir.
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Student will participate in the mass brass choir which includes all participants
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Students will have the opportunity to take lessons with faculty at an additional cost.
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Students will have the opportunity to attend additional sessions on topics such as entrepreneurship, recording, audition prep, etc.
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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!
