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WEDNESDAYS — July 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025

Join us Wednesday evenings this July from 5:30–8:00 p.m. for the Summer Pick-Up Brass! The sessions are open to all high school and college brass students — please bring your instruments, stands, and an appetite. We will conclude with a recital on July 30 at 7pm.

To sign up or for more information, contact Dr. Jay Smith.

Director—Dr. Jay Smith

Dr. Jay Smith is an accomplished composer and brass musician. He regularly writes music for the MSU band, and taught at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Location — ‘The Barn’

The Summer Pick-Up Brass will be held at the Yellowstone Center campus, located just off Huffine Lane at 83 Rowland Road.

Rehearsal and Recital Dates:

Bring your instrument and your own music stand to our three rehearsals and recital!

Wednesday, July 9
5:30–8:00pm
Rehearsal
Wednesday, July 16
5:30–8:00pm
Rehearsal
Wednesday, July 23
5:30–8:00pm
Rehearsal
Wednesday, July 30
5:30–6:30pm
7:00–8:00pm
Rehearsal
Recital

Bozeman, MT

Dinner Menu:

July 9
Make Your Own Sub
July 16
BBQ Chicken and Sausage
July 23
BBQ Brisket
July 30
Hamburgers, Fries, and Dessert

Please let us know if you have any food allergies.

Sign up for the Summer Pick-Up Brass!

To sign up, email Dr. Jay Smith. Please include your name, instrument, school, grade year, age, phone #, and shirt size. Also indicate if you have any food allergies. (You can also download this form, fill it out, and send it to Dr. Smith.)

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