From swing to salsa, Bach to Stravinsky, and band to chamber music, today's musician must have a well-rounded background in order to successfully compete in the world of music and music education. To assist the student in acquiring the necessary skills to meet the demands of today's professional and education worlds. Each student, upon graduation, should be able to function at a high level of competency on his or her instrument and to help understand the musical and technical workings of music and their instrument. The requirements of the brass and percussion area are a reflection of the demands made upon today's professional performers and teachers. Pitt State's program of applied lessons is custom tailored to the student's needs and abilities.
Instruction includes the basic fundamentals of performing and interpreting musical styles.
Ensemble, trumpet ensemble, tuba ensemble, mixed brass ensembles, and percussion ensemble. Several of these groups have performed at various professional events like the Kansas Music Educators In-Service Workshop and the midwest trombone workshops. All of these groups are open to music majors and non-majors alike. Students should contact the director of each ensemble for further details. Low Brass Ensemble photos.