Honored to be giving the undergraduate remarks at the MWSoM graduation ceremony!

$2 Broom is an electro-acoustic improv ensemble directed by Daniel Grabois. Join us for an evening of original compositions!

Josh Biere has been principal tubist in the Madison Symphony since 2013, and formerly held same position with the Kenosha Symphony. Mr. Biere holds degrees from Illinois Wesleyan University and Northwestern University, and is currently pursuing a DMA at University of Wisconsin Madison as a Paul J. Collins Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellow.

Performing on Vaclav Nelhybehl’s Ludus

A pre-recorded doctoral trombone recital, featuring a diverse assortment of jazz music in completion of requirements for the doctoral minor in jazz studies. Taking advantage of the pre-recorded format, this program will feature a wide variety of ensembles, and heavily produced electronic elements that typically wouldn't be possible in a standard recital setting.

Performing on:

On the Lookout/Far Away - Bill Frisell/arr. Bartels

When I Fall in Love - Victor Young/arr. Matt Niess

Tin Roof Blues - New Orleans Rhythm Kings

A recital of works for brass quintet, livestreamed from the Mead Witter Foundation Concert Hall.

A recital of tuba/euphonium chamber music from the UW tuba/euph studio.

Join us as a group of middle and high school brass students from the studios of Cole Bartels and Jordan DeWester present a festive virtual recital of holiday favorites! Cozy up with a glass of hot chocolate and your favorite holiday treat and let these students get you in the holiday spirit.

Remote recording of “The Storm After the Rainbow” for low brass ensemble by Gregory Scheer

Presenting works by Krzysztof Penderecki, David Sampson, and Elizabeth Raum, as well as a series of new original compositions for tuba and electronics.

(Remotely) performing “The Middle Pigeons” for trombone, tuba, and electronics by Inez S. McComas