Testimonials
"Anyone who is serious about playing a brass instrument needs to attend the NBS." - Michael Dobrinski
"Amazing! One of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Thank you!!" - John Thomas Burson
"It was a life changing experience. It is such a great weekend filled with people who
just love music. I look forward to many more." - Lawrence Williams
"This has been a life changing time. This is something I will cherish forever. I will be
back next year no matter where it is!" - RaSheed Lemon
"Wow! The single most potent gathering of national brass authorities to occur in history.
Such an assembly is more than helpful for any learning musician. A truly necessary event for the brass world." - Nick Platoff
"[Master class] with Tom Hooten and Mike Martin - very positive, engaging, supportive and creative. Wonderful teachers both, and both great musicians! And, of course, the wonderful CONCERTS [were most beneficial to me]!!! - Dr. James E. Roberts, Professor of Trombone, Jacksonville State University
"Master class session with Chris Martin and Michael Sachs about “Strength” really was beneficial to me. The performances as well really helped me mold my sense of the “model players” and who I should try to mirror in my playing." - Will Johnson
"I could not imagine a more productive, musically stimulating, and inspiring use of my time as an aspiring brass musician. The several concerts occurring throughout the symposium demonstrated an unparalleled level of brass playing. This experience of learning from the “all stars” of brass musicians is an opportunity that cannot be missed!" - Kelton Koch
"As an aspiring professional trumpet player, this has been an amazing opportunity for me to come to learn and explore not only my instrument, but also about the brass section in general. I’ve enjoyed how this was centered towards orchestral playing, though it also included information beyond this. Finally, the opportunity to listen to extensively, meet personally, and perform on stage amidst the various NBS artists and ensembles was exciting and inspirational. Thank you for organizing this, and I look forward to returning!" - Erin Johnson
"This was a fantastic experience! The level of playing and teaching was world class. Everyone at any playing level can learn something here." - Dustin Williams
"There simply aren’t enough adjectives to describe what a great experience this was. I’m going to spend a lot of time now telling colleagues, friends and students that they SHOULD have been there." - Dennis Herrick, Professor of Trumpet, Huntingdon College