0114 - Youth Brass Band

Course Description

The Oakland University Youth Brass Band (OUYBB) is open to high school brass and percussion students. The ensemble explores and performs the music written for the British brass band while also developing student’s playing skills and musicianship. In addition to performing with the band, percussion students receive specialized instruction and will also perform in a percussion ensemble.

The OUYBB Course (0114-001) meets every Sunday afternoon from January 29th through March 19th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at a cost of $250. On Sunday, March 19th the group will present a concert with the Oakland University Brass Band.

In addition, the OUYBB will be performing at the Dublin Festival of Brass in Dublin, Ohio on Saturday, March 25th for an additional cost of $250. The additional fee covers the travel by motor coach to and from the festival, the hotel accommodations for the evening of Friday, March 24th and the festival registration fee. While the trip to the Dublin Festival of Brass Trip (0114-002) is OPTIONAL, it is highly encouraged.

Please contact Dr. Kenneth Kroesche for further information at Kroesche@oaklane.edu.