UWYO Percussion and Brass Festival Closing Concerts April 7

The University of Wyoming Department of Music will present the UWYO Percussion and Brass Festival’s closing concerts Monday, April 7, in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall.

The brass concert will be at 3:30 p.m. and will feature competition winners as well as UW brass faculty members and guest artists Justin Bartels, Ben Shafer, Steve Vaughn and Nat Wickham.

The percussion concert will be at 5 p.m. and will feature competition winners as well as the UW percussion ensemble, and Samba Bateria with Carl Dixon, Greg Harris and Michael Spiro.

Both concerts are free and open to the public.

The UWYO Percussion and Brass Festival is a deep dive into all things percussion and brass designed to inspire and elevate the next generation of musicians. The intensive day is filled with hands-on clinics and workshops led by industry experts, offering participants of all levels the opportunity to develop their musicianship.

From solo and ensemble competitions that highlight talent to captivating guest artist performances, the festival is a vibrant hub of musical collaboration and innovation that aims to cultivate a passion for percussion and brass, fostering a community of dedicated musicians eager to learn and grow together.

For more information, call Kathy Kirkaldie, UW Fine Arts coordinator, at (307) 766-2160 or email kirisk@uwyo.edu.