Brass Flexibilities

Mary Beth Orr

In this episode of Brass Flexibilities we are joined by Mary Beth Orr, third horn with the Grand Rapids Symphony and folk-classical singer and recording artist combining

Dr. Alexander Sanso discusses his research on Claude Arrieu's Trumpet Masterpieces

Dr. Alexander Sanso serves as Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Sanso’s students have competed at the National Trumpet Competit

Samantha Lane

IWBC Interviews Samantha Lane Samantha Lane is a dynamic leader in the global music industry, serving as Vice President of Brasswinds at Eastman Music Company. With over

Ashley Roberts

IWBC interviews Ashley Roberts Ashley Roberts is a freelance trombonist and educator. As an active performer, Ashley frequently plays with the Amarillo Symphony. Ashley

Natalia Vela

IWBC Interviews Natalia Vela Natalia Vela is a teacher and freelance performer based in East Lansing, Michigan. 

CU Boulder Trumpet Quintet, 2025 NTC Winners

In this episode of Brass Flexibilities, we join the members of the 2025 all-women trumpet quintet from CU Boulder to discuss their historic first place win at the 2025 Na

Becky Pepper

IWBC Interviews Becky Pepper Becky is a multifaceted musician, working as trombonist, teacher, educator and facilitator, arranger and transcriber, writer and critic and

Anne McNamara

An interview with Anne McNamara Anne McNamara is the Associate Professor of Trumpet at Illinois State University where her duties involve teaching applied trumpet, perfo

Emilie Fortin Brass Flexibilities Interview

IWBC’s Brass Flexibilities Series highlights the innovative, creative projects our members are using to create modern music careers and honors the artistry and accomplish

Katie Franke, IWBC Brass Flexibilities Interview

An interview with Katie Franke, trombonist with the President's Own Marine Band

Mary Thornton Brass Flexibilities Interview

Amy Batchelder interviews Dr. Mary Thornton: active trumpet performer and professor of trumpet & department head at Texas A&M Corpus Christi

Magnolia Brass Quintet

IWBC Brass Flexibilities series interview of the members of the Magnolia Brass Quintet. The Magnolia Brass Quintet, comprised of musicians from the South-Central and Sou