This year the Apex Brass is honored to have world renowned teachers and performers Pat Sheridan and Sam Pilafian as the guest artists for the 2008 National Brass Academy! Sam Pilafian is best known as a founding member of the internationally renowned Empire Brass Quintet. Pat Sheridan has appeared as a tuba soloist in venues ranging from the White House to an NBA half-time show to the Hollywood Bowl. They have traveled all over the globe, performing with some of the world’s most prestigious ensembles and have co-authored the popular pedagogy books The Breathing Gym and the Brass Gym.

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WHAT?
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith National Brass Academy features the Apex Brass Quintet and world renowned soloist Sam Pilafian and Pat Sheridan. The National Brass Academy is one of the few Summer camps devoted exclusively to brass players, in which high school and college students will immerse themselves in an intensive week of aristic development.

Students will be selected to form brass choirs and chamber ensembles. Daily activities will include rehearsals, private lessons, masterclasses, concerts, and lot of one on one time - all led by members of the Apex Brass and our special guest artists.

WHERE?
The National Brass Academy will take place on the campus of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Located on the Arkansas River at the Arkansas - Oklahoma border, Fort Smith is perched between mountain ranges and scenic national forests to the north and south.

WHEN?
The National Brass Academy will begin on the evening of June 22nd, 2008 and end on June 28th, 2008.

Questions?
If you have questions, you may contact the Director, Kevin Sanders, via email using our contact form.

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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Attn: Kevin Sanders, National Brass Academy
5210 Grand Ave., PO Box 3649
Fort Smith, AR 72913