2026 INTERNATIONAL BRASS intensive

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Discover a new level of musicianship with these masters of brass. A full four days of intensive work to bring out your full potential with workshops, master classes, ensemble playing and more. 

At our intensive music takes on a life of its own. Tucked among the mountains and surrounded by peace and natural beauty, the environment fosters an atmosphere of reflection and artistic growth. The teaching here is top-notch—our faculty aren’t just skilled; they truly inspire you to reach your full potential. 

Featuring:

• Brent Grapes, Associate Principal Trumpet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
• Cécile Glémot, Trumpet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra
• Nicolas Fleury, Principal Horn, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• Abbey Edlin, Horn, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• Richard Shirley, Trombone, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• Mike Szabo, Principal Bass Trombone, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
• Tim Buzbee, Principal Tuba, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Limited places so book early!!

Participants - Orchestral and other brass musicians who are pursuing a professional or semi-professional career or who are keen community musicians and have gained a high level of proficiency.

Auditors - Brass musicians who wish to broaden their musical experience and gain insight into a professional level of music making.

Apply to attend the intensive by clicking on the button below. Please fill out the details requested on the application form.  Applications close on 31st October 2025.

Once your application has been assessed, you may be requested to submit a recorded audition consisting of two contrasting etudes or two contrasting solo movements. All recordings must be submitted via an unlisted YouTube link.  (Auditors are not required to submit an audition recording).

If you wish, you can submit a recorded audition with your application by copying and pasting the URL of the YouTube video that you are submitting on the Participant Application form. 

Participants will take part (i.e. play) in ensemble work, master classes, workshops, sectionals etc. The intensive will comprise three orchestral brass ensembles with each ensemble comprising 4 trumpets, 4 horns, 4 trombones, 2 tubas and euphonium.

Auditors may sit in and observe all ensemble work, master classes, workshops etc. and will also be able to play in an auditor's session each day with the tutors.

Other ensembles: Outside of the Intensive curriculum, participants and auditors are welcome to form their own ensembles for private practice etc.

Offers to participants and auditors will be sent out from 1st November 2025. To accept your offer and secure your place, you must pay the full fee for the Intensive by 21st November 2025.

The Intensive fees cover all tuition, accommodation and meals. A Coach transfer from Melbourne Airport is also available for a small extra cost.

Participant: $1250

Auditor: $850

Coach Transfer: $125 (Melbourne Airport to Bright and return)