Brass Day

Brass Day 2026

Sunday, September 20th from 12:30pm-6:00pm

This event is for high school brass players and their band directors, and is free of charge.

The brass faculty at the University of Kansas are committed to expanding the reach of excellence in brass teaching and performance and are dedicated to promoting outstanding education for brass players in their region and across the globe. 

KU’s brass faculty include: Steve Leisring and Aaron Romm (Trumpet), Kelly Misko (French Horn), Michael Davidson (Trombone), and David Earll (Tuba/Euphonium) and they perform together regularly as members of the Kansas Brass Quintet. With a combined 50 years of service at KU, they bring a myriad of experiences as performers and pedagogues in their respective fields. 

Their collective performing and teaching careers have taken them to venues and educational institutes throughout the USA and around the world including appearances in Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Ukraine. 

Join the KU brass faculty for an exciting day of performances, ensemble playing, and focused workshops to level up your playing!

For more information about the brass studios, see below:

• KU Trumpet Studio
• KU Horn Studio
• KU Trombone Studio
• KU Tuba & Euphonium Studio

Schedule of Events

Sunday, September 20, 2026

12:30 pmOutside of Murphy 130

Registration 

1-1:25 pmMurphy 130

            All-Brass Welcome/General Meeting

1:30-2:30 pm  Murphy 130

Mass Brass Ensemble Rehearsal, conductors: Dr. Kelly Misko, Professor Steve Leisring, Dr. Michael Davidson

2:30-3:30 pm

            Break-Out Masterclass

                        Trumpets: Murphy 130

                        Horns: Murphy 114

            Horn/Mouthpiece Test Period

                        Low Brass (Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas): Murphy 118

3:30-4:30 pm:

            Break-Out Masterclass

Low Brass (Trombones, Euphoniums, Tubas): Murphy 130

            Horn/Mouthpiece Test Period

                        Trumpets/Horns: Murphy 118

4:30-5:30 pm:Murphy 130

            Concert and Q&A with the KU Faculty Brass Quintet

5:30-6 pm:Murphy 130

            Final Concert with the Mass Brass Ensemble & KU Brass Ensemble

Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure a spot at KU Brass Day.