In orchestras they have to mind their manners, providing weight and thrill to climaxes, offering a clarifying solo or a deep-toned chorale. But beginning July 8 in Stent Hall at the Menlo School, you can get to know the players and their instruments more fully at the eighth annual Summer Brass Institute and Festival.
Of course, there will be a chance to see and hear the festival founders, the Bay Brass, and institute participants in large symphonic brass ensemble concerts. But you might also hear top players in solo
recitals, including San Francisco Symphony principal players, old and new (trumpeter Mark Inouye, hornists Robert Ward and Nicole Cash, trombonist Mark Lawrence).
Special guest trumpeter Gabriele Cassone, who is both a historic instrument specialist and a renowned new music interpreter displays both sides of his art in two master classes open to the public, July 8 and 9. If you like your brass music uncut and unvarnished, this is for you.