The Brasshoppers is not your average student brass band. It’s a whole mind-body experience wherein students are not given any sheet music to play, but are rather encouraged and guided as they learn how to create music together through carefull listening, improvisation, and the intention to contribute meaningfully to the music that is being made.
Throughout each session, students are given prompts, instructions, and challenges that promise to completely change the way they view the art and craft of music. In such a way, we’re able to unlock their creativity, expressiveness and mindfulness as they learn work in a team environment to create great music in real time.
This class is recommended mostly for younger students, though there is intentionally no age limit. Students who have more experience will still find this class highly valuable, and will also be challenged to help the younger students to rise higher in musicality and maturity.
Core outcomes of the Brasshoppers are as follows:
