Eli Epstein, Director
Learn ensemble playing from Cleveland Orchestra veteran and brass pedagogue, Eli Epstein. With his upbeat, positive approach to music making, Epstein provides experiences that promote high levels of musicianship, enhance brass playing technique, develop listening skills, encourage emotional expression and address interpersonal and performance issues. This fun, energizing ensemble experience is open by audition to high school and middle school brass players.
Rehearsals: Saturdays, 9:30-11:00 AM
Repertoire
Repertoire for YBE covers a variety of genres and can range from works written for brass to arrangements for brass that are adapted from larger orchestral works.
2021-22 Highlights Include:
Ellington, arr. Jarvis: It Don't Mean A Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing
Verdi, arr. Smith: Grand March from Aida
Holst, arr. Singleton: Mars, from The Planets