https://www.musicalchairs.info/rss/en/brass-chamberThe latest Brass Chamber Jobs, Courses, Competitons & Instrument Sales from musicalchairs - The world's leading online resource for Classical Music Professionals.enCopyright: (C) musicalchairs 2026 see https://www.musicalchairs.info/about/terms for terms and conditions of reuse.features@musicalchairs.info (musicalchairs)Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:50:48 +010060http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOur MMus/MA programme in Chamber Music is the perfect fit for advanced performers wishing to immerse themselves in the world of chamber music. Our chamber music ensembles form part of a thriving performance community, with opportunities to collaborate both with fellow musicians and artists from other disciplines. This programme is designed primarily for existing chamber ensembles who wish to further their development through study at Masters level. The individuals making up the group will normally have undertaken formal study beyond undergraduate level: as a team, you should be ready to commit to working together for the duration of the programme. We also welcome applications from individual candidates who can demonstrate an aptitude for and experience of chamber music, and a keen desire to work with others. The offer of a place will be dependent upon the potential for viable ensembles to be formed. Our chamber music ensembles form part of a thriving performance community, with opportunities to collaborate both with fellow musicians and artists from other disciplines. There are several RCS chamber music competitions for ensembles to enter, as well as potential opportunities for performances both in RCS and around Scotland. Chamber Music coaching is provided by experienced chamber musicians and visiting specialists including the Brodsky Quartet, Maxwell Quartet, Donald Grant and Sophie Renshaw.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:50:48 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/66?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/66?ref=10The Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Music is designed to allow students with existing masters qualifications to progress further within their discipline. You will have the opportunity to extend and deepen your skills, knowledge and understanding in and through performance within a rich conservatoire environment. The Advanced Postgraduate Diploma is available to performers in the following disciplines: All string, woodwind and brass instruments, solo, chamber or orchestral Guitar and harp Timpani and percussion, including marimba Piano solo and collaborative, harpsichord, organ, accordion Vocal performance Traditional performance Jazz performance It is not available for Conducting, Composition, or Piano for Dance.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:48:25 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/65?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/65?ref=10Applications are open for the 2027 Chicago Summer Opera Orchestra Program! Join us for one or both sessions in Chicago and gain extensive opera performance experience, three private lessons per session, masterclasses, workshops, and professional development opportunities. Faculty Flute — Alyce Johnson Oboe — Anne Bach Clarinet — Wagner Campos Bassoon — Keith Buncke Horn — David Griffin Trumpet — Rebecca Oliverio Trombone — Mark Fisher Violin — Chika Robertson Viola — Helen Callus Cello - Eric Kutz Double Bass — Michael Hovnanian 2027 Season Session 1 | June 18 – July 11, 2027 Agrippina, Handel Albert Herring, Britten Don Giovanni, Mozart Session 2 | July 12 – August 8, 2027 Dido and Aeneas, Purcell The Rape of Lucretia, Britten The Crucible, Ward La Rondine, Puccini Participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Tuition $1,750 per session Scholarships, financial aid, and work-study opportunities are available.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:38:22 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11439?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11439?ref=10This course is a continuation of Interpretation for Orchestra Instrument/ Piano/ Organ, In-depth Studies 1. It gives you an opportunity to further develop your ability as an orchestra musician, pianist or organist and to problematise different stylistic characteristics. The course includes instrumental studies and chamber music in which you can delve deeper in your artistic work with the repertoire of the course. You will progress from identifying and utilising stylistic characteristics in the repertoire to problematising them and your artistic choices. In this course, as in its predecessor, those who play an orchestra instrument will get to take part in joint productions with students in the graduate program for symphonic orchestra performance and in instrument-specific ensembles.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11408?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11408?ref=10This course is intended for students who have completed an artistic bachelor’s degree program in music and want to develop their ability as an orchestra musician, pianist or organist. You will also get a chance to expand your skills in artistic interpretation through in-depth study and analysis of the course repertoire. The course provides you with an in-depth and formal understanding, both as a soloist and in an ensemble, of various works. You will learn to identify and utilise stylistic attributes in the repertoire, work independently and demonstrate awareness of your own part in relation to the score. The curriculum includes instrumental studies and chamber music. For those who play an orchestra instrument, it also includes orchestra performance in joint productions with students in the graduate program for symphonic orchestra performance. See also the continuation course Interpretation for Orchestra Instrument/Piano/Organ 2 (MA level).Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11407?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11407?ref=10This course is a continuation of Interpretation for Orchestra Instrument/ Piano/ Organ 1 and aims at further developing your artistic interpretive ability, and developing the perception of the role of your main instrument as part of an orchestra. You participate both in individual lessons, in chamber music lessons and in symphonic orchestra playing with students from the master's programme in Symphonic Orchestra Performance. The course is a preparation for the master's programme in Symphonic Orchestra Performance and also aims at developing you in realizing your own artistic ideas and to be able to communicate with audiences. The course is on undergraduate level and runs full-time during one semester.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11406?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11406?ref=10In this course you practice your artistic interpretive ability, and develop the perception of the role of your main instrument as part of an orchestra. You participate both in individual lessons, in chamber music lessons and in symphonic orchestra playing with students from the master's programme in Symphonic Orchestra Performance. The course is a preparation for the master's programme in Symphonic Orchestra Performance and also aims at developing you in realizing your own artistic ideas and to be able to communicate with audiences. The course is on undergraduate level and runs full-time during one semester. See also the continuation course Interpretation for Orchestra Instrument/Piano/Organ 2.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11405?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11405?ref=10A unique international competition for piano-inclusive chamber ensembles, celebrating artistry, collaboration, and career-building opportunities for emerging musicians. Open to instrumental ensembles of 2–5 musicians including piano, all 27 or younger as of February 28, 2027 Three-stage jury process: online video preliminary, live semifinal (8–10 ensembles performing 24-30 minutes), and public final concert (3 ensembles performing 35-40 minutes) Ensembles will receive judged feedback for all competition rounds. Cash prizes: $7,500 First Prize, $5,000 Second Prize, $2,500 Third Prize First Prize ensemble receives a featured performance engagement in AcA’s 2028 season as well as other regional performance opportunitiesFri, 04 Sep 2026 20:48:05 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6303?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6303?ref=10Our Open Days are held twice a year and are designed to give you a real insight into life as a conservatoire student. Take part in introductory talks, tour our £57 million music building and meet our trailblazing academics and inspiring students. Our Open Days cover all of our Music and Acting undergraduate and postgraduate courses. You’ll also have an opportunity to speak to our support teams such as Accommodation, Admissions and Finance, giving you an insight into how we can help you throughout your studies. Why visit an RBC Open Day? - Speak to current students about what it's like to study at RBC and live in Birmingham - Discover more about the courses you're interested in and how we'll support you to pursue your passion - Explore the state-of-the-art facilities where you could be developing your skills - Visit nearby student accommodation to see where you could be livingThu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/53?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/53?ref=106th edition of the Premio della Musica di Verona, a renowned international competition open to all instruments, soloists and chamber music groups, from duos to sextets, under the age of 37. Preliminary Round: a link of a professional or amateur video, freely chosen program between 12 and 20 minutes. Final Round: during October and November 2026, the Società Letteraria di Verona will host 30 concerts. The selected soloists and chamber music groups are invited to perform a entire public recital with a freely chosen program lasting approximately 50 minutes. The concerts are recorded and evaluated by a qualified Jury selected from our Artistic Committee. Partial reimbursement of travel expenses. The prizes consist of concerts and a recording contract for an economical value up to €8000. Debut in the concert seasons of the Verona Piano Festival and the Oficina OCM in Mantua/Trame Sonore Festival and visibility to other concert seasons involved in the network. Entry deadline 19 JulyFri, 01 May 2026 21:24:21 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6043?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6043?ref=10International competition dedicated mainly to wind instruments, in even years Flute, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, in odd years Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Saxophone, all years Duo and Chamber music, compulsory for mixed goups with at least one wind instrument required.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:16:08 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5985?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/5985?ref=10Applications are now open to players from around the world for the 2026 Focus on Chamber Courses and NYWO Jazz, for ages 14-21. Working in small groups on carefully-chosen repertoire, the courses provide a thorough grounding in the skills and musicianship required for playing in small unconducted groups. A Focus on Chamber course provides the opportunity for you to hone essential skills relating to technique, musicianship, and communication, in an enriching and supportive environment. You’ll also have a chance to explore other skills such as conducting and improvisation, as well as exploring performance technique and stage etiquette – crucial for the performing musician. NYWO Jazz offers young jazz musicians the chance to work immersively with an industry professional. You’ll have an amazing time working on your ensemble skills, learning how to improvise, exploring what it means to be stylistic across different genres, and more!Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:01:11 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10451?ref=10https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/10451?ref=10