The
Chicago Brass Quintet has offered master classes and clinics throughout
the world for the past twenty-five years. Each session usually begins
with a brief introductory performance by the quintet followed by an
open discussion (question and answer period.) Whenever possible, we
like to work with local ensembles or soloists on works they have been
preparing or compositions we have sent ahead for them to work on specifically
for the master class. This is always done in consultation with the
music department or brass department chair. As we work with the local
musicians the entire audience becomes more engaged in the process.
When time allows we split into groups of like instruments to allow
for more individualized instruction. Each clinic is usually brought
to a close by performing a work with all the attendants participating.
The quintet has worked with college, high- school, community and professional
ensembles in this manner. Collectively the members of the quintet
teach or have taught at, The DePaul University School of Music, University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Northwestern University, Northern Illinois
University, Elmhurst College, Columbia College, Birch Creek Summer
Music Camp and Roosevelt University’s Chicago Musical College.
They bring the skills they have developed through their many years
of experience as professors, ensemble coaches, chamber and orchestral
musicians and communicators to each setting. This has proven to be
extremely helpful in working with a wide variety of talent and experience
levels.