Brass Blast

Get Contest Ready at this 3-Day Intensive Workshop for All Brass Musicians of All Ages

Who Can Join? We welcome all brass musicians—beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Whether you come from a brass band, orchestral, or any other musical background, this programme is for you.

When and Where: 

17-19 July 2026

Papanui High School

17th: 4 – 7pm

18th: 10 – 3pm

19th: 10 – 3pm

Tutors: Alex Morton, Ryan Peni, and Tyme Marsters

Participants will:

• Develop quality fundamental skills with expert guidance.

• Learn techniques to build confidence and focus for performance.

• Gain ensemble experience and the ability to play with beauty, blend, and balance. 

Programme Structure: A Level-Based Approach

To maximise the learning experience, students will be grouped by ability (beginner, intermediate, advanced) rather than by instrument. This approach offers several key benefits:

• Focused Learning: Tutors will tailor sessions to the specific needs of each level.

• Diverse Perspectives: Students receive input and coaching from a variety of professional tutors, not just a specialist on their own instrument.

• Flexibility: Ensures a high-quality programme regardless of the final mix of instruments.

Cost: We are offering exceptional value for a 3-day intensive with industry professionals.

• Early bird special: $200 (offer ends June 14th)

• Standard Enrolment: $250

• Masterclass Performance Add-On: +$50

  A limited number of performance slots are available in the masterclasses.

Developing as a musician on any instrument is a major investment of time, energy, and money. Brass playing in particular can be especially challenging, frustrating, and mysterious as the methods for production are largely invisible! Our main goal in running this course is to equip participants, regardless of level, with the skills and knowledge required to ensure rapid and reliable progress across the three foundational pillars of brass playing: technique, musicianship, and mindset.