Bachelor of Music in Brass

Earn your BM in Brass

Learn more about pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Brass at the University of Iowa School of Music.

For additional information or questions on the brass area, contact Jonathan Allen.

Already applied and admitted to the university? Prepare to audition with the School of Music.

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Requirements and program planning

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general catalog

Required course placement

Musicianship and theory Group piano

student playing trombone in Stark Opera Studio, during a trombone class

student playing euphonium in Recital Hall

faculty member Michael Gause instructing students in Trumpet session of Iowa Summer Music Camps

Holiday Tubas performance on the steps of Old Capitol

Close up of a tuba player during Holiday Tubas performance on Old Capitol steps

Close up of 2 faculty members playing horns at Holiday Tubas performance

Trumpet master class led by Michael Sachs, principal trumpet for Cleveland Orchestra

students in trumpet master class led by Michael Sachs, principal trumpet for Cleveland Orchestra

Dr. Katy Ambrose teaching students in Horn class

A student viewed from behind, playing the trombone in a class in Stark Opera Studio

A group of Tuba and Euphonium players performing in Holiday Tubas concert

Create your academic path

You'll find degree overviews, requirements, course lists, academic plans, and more to help you plan your education and explore your possibilities.

The MyUI Schedule displays registered courses for a particular session and is available to enrolled students. The list view includes course instructors, time and location, and features to drop courses or change sections.

Brass faculty

Jonathan Allen

Trombone

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Brass Area Head

Katy Ambrose

Horn

Assistant Professor

Michael Gause

Trumpet

Assistant Professor

John Manning

Tuba/Euphonium

Associate Professor

Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies

Practice and perform

Need to book a music room, request an accompanist, check out audition information, rent a locker, or use a recording studio? Visit the Music Callboard for all scheduling and policy information.

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Bachelor of Music in Brass