Brass Quintet
The brass quintet at Anderson University is comprised of the standard instrumentation: two trumpets, french horn, trombone, and tuba. Directed by Chris Imhoff, this group meets at least once a week to rehearse and performs at the chamber music concert, Anderson University graduation ceremonies, and occasionally other special events. Past performances have included Three Pieces for Brass Quintet by Wilhelm Maurer, John Cheetham’s Scherzo, and Phantom Ship form Kevin McKee’s Galleons and Cutlasses.
Horn Ensemble
The horn ensemble is a group of four or more students under the direction of Betsy Myers. This group rehearses at least once per week and performs at chamber music concerts on campus. Past repertoire includes Franz Strauss’ Rondino a la Chasse, Fripperies No 9 “Charleston” by Lowell Shaw, and John William’s Hogwarts Forever.
If you are interested in joining this ensemble, please contact Betsy Myers at bmyers@andersonuniversity.edu
Trombone Ensemble
The trombone ensemble is a group is open to all Anderson University students, community members, and regional high school students. Ranging from four to sixteen or more players, this ensemble performs all styles of music – transcriptions from the Renaissance period to today’s music and some music composed specifically for trombone ensemble. Past performances have included Trauermarsch by Felix Mendelssohn, Notturno by Arnold Schoenberg, and Thelonious Monk’s Round Midnight. Student arrangements are compositions are also performed by this group as well as arrangements by ensemble director Steve Wilson. This group meets once a week and performs primarily at the chamber music concerts on campus. Auditions are not required.
If you are interested in joining this ensemble, please contact Steve Wilson at skwilson@andersonuniversity.edu
Trumpet Ensemble
The trumpet ensemble, directed by Chris Imhoff, is made up of Anderson University students as well as local high school and community trumpet players. This group ranges from four to thirteen or more performers. Past performances have included Suite of Five Trumpets by Ronald Lo Presti, Vera Horven’s Three Nordic Quartets arranged by James Olcott, and Gordon Jacob’s Canterbury Flourish. This group rehearses at least once a week and performs at the chamber music concerts on campus.
If you are interested in joining this ensemble, please contact Chris Imhoff at cimhoff@andersonuniversity.edu
Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
This low brass ensemble is made up of tuba and euphonium with four or more performers ranging from Anderson University students to high school and community members. Typically, this group meets once a week to rehearse. Past repertoire has included Old Legent by Etienne Crausaz, David Gluck’s arrangement of Down in the River, and Fugue in G Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach as arranged by student Solomon Wilkins (AU Class of 2021). This group primarily performs at chamber music concerts on campus.
Students participating in these ensembles may be eligible for scholarships. Auditions are required for some ensembles and each ensemble class is one credit hour. If you are interested in auditioning for a brass ensemble or would like to learn more, please contact their respective directors, or contact Dr. Andrew Pettus, Director of Instrumental Activities, at apettus@andersonuniversity.edu.