Brass
Make a brilliant choice in music schools.

As a TCU brass student, you’ll access a range of courses and opportunities that will equip you with the specific skills and guidance to grow as a musician.
The School of Music brings a broad array of guest artists, who are leaders in every corner of the profession, to perform on campus. Whether it’s hosting music festival events and concerts, clinics or guest artist recitals by legendary jazz, studio, orchestral, period and cutting-edge contemporary artists, TCU is a hub for renowned artists.
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Contact
School of Music
music@tcu.edu
817-257-7232
Dr. Jon Burgess
Division Chair of Brass
817-257-6636
j.burgess@tcu.edu
Programs Offered
Sample Courses
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Modal Counterpoint
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Musical Structure and Style
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Fundamentals of Digital Recording
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Ensembles
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Core Curriculum
Your success is at our Core. TCU’s Core Curriculum prepares you to live and work in today’s ever-evolving diverse and global society. It encourages you to be intellectually curious and ask big questions about the world and your place in it.
Special Admission Requirements
For undergraduates and graduates wanting to attend the TCU School of Music, there is an admissions process. Learn more about the audition requirements.
What Sets Us Apart
As a comprehensive music school within a liberal arts university, we’re large enough to offer world-class musical opportunities, yet small enough to ensure a personalized musical experience with one-on-one mentoring from leading experts. At the same time, you’ll be part of the larger TCU community—a highly ranked national university providing students with unique intellectual challenges and unlimited opportunities.
Career Prospects
Our students go on to teach or perform in venues and groups, from symphony orchestras to military bands. TCU graduates also include music producers, music engineers, arts managers, instructors and private studio owners.
Related Academic Programs
- Collaborative Piano
- Conducting
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory & Composition
- Musicology
- Organ & Church Music
- Percussion
- Piano
- Piano Pedagogy
- Strings
- Voice
- Woodwinds

John V. Roach Honors College
Exceed your own expectations. Incoming and current undergraduate students of every major may apply. Unique classes are offered which connects students with a varied curriculum that is stimulating, supportive and cross-disciplinary.