Spencer Brand
TRUMPETER
COMPOSER
EDUCATOR
NEWS/EVENTS
7/13/2024 //
Historic Brass Society Symposium
I will be presenting my research of Czech Trumpet Repertoire and Style at the 4th HBS Symposium in New York, NY. The symposium is being held at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre.
8/1/2024 //
International ClarinetFest 2024 - Dublin, Ireland
The 'Vive Ensemble will be giving the world premiere "Endurance" for Clarinet and Trumpet by Theresa Martin at ICA in Dublin, Ireland. The work also features flugelhorn.
9/5/24 - 9/14/24 //
"Chicago" the Musical - ACTS Theater, Lake Charles
For the ACTS' two week run of "Chicago", I will be playing first trumpet during their 8-night run. You can find ticket information on their website here.
About Me.
Dr. Spencer Brand serves as Artist/Assistant Professor of Trumpet at McNeese State University where he teaches applied trumpet, chamber music, and Music History. Brand has performed with the Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra, Phoenix Brass Collective, the MusicaNova Orchestra, Symphony of the Southwest, and other ensembles. As an active proponent of new music, Brand formed the ‘Vive Ensemble (a trumpet/clarinet duo) to commission and perform new works for trumpet and clarinet. The duo has recently performed at the International Duo Symposium and at the International ClarinetFest in Dublin, Ireland. Brand earned his DMA from Arizona State University and his research centers on Czech trumpet playing and repertoire. Brand’s investigation of Czech musical style encompasses interviews and consultation with famous Czech trumpet players, including the creation of a catalogue of over 200 Czech solo works for trumpet. He has presented this research at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, Historic Brass Society Symposium, and trumpet studios across the country. Brand is a Van Laar performing artist, and his teachers include David Hickman, David Baldwin, Robert Dorer, Ladislav Kozderka, and Albert Moore.
Education
2018-2021
Doctor of Musical Arts
Trumpet Performance
Arizona State University
As a doctoral student, I studied with Professor David Hickman and served as a Trumpet Teaching Assistant for two years. Some of my favorite memories from this degree included playing the solo for Ives' Unanswered Questions at the CBDNA National Conference and performing Principal Trumpet for ASU's award winning performance of Bernstein's Mass.
2016-2018
Masters of Music
Composition
Arizona State University
In addition to receiving a M.M. in trumpet performance, I earned a degree in composition as well, studying with Dr. James DeMars, Dr. Jody Rockmaker, and Dr. Kotoka Suzuki. I served as a Music Theory Teaching Assistant for two years. In addition to this role, I collaborated with several composers and performers as the Outreach Officer for ASU's Society of Composers, Inc. Chapter. My masters composition/project, included the composition of a Neo-Romantic sonata for trumpet and piano in the style of Richard Strauss.
2016-2018
Masters of Music
Trumpet Performance
Arizona State University
As a masters student in trumpet performance, I studied solo and orchestral repertoire with Professor David Hickman. It was during this time that I auditioned as was accepted to be a member of the Prague Summer Nights Festival Orchestra.
2012-2016
Bachelor of Music
Trumpet Performance
University of Minnesota
During this time, I studied solo and orchestral repertoire with Dr. David Baldwin. I had the opportunity to perform in the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra all four years of my degree, and perform in a freelancing brass quintet. In my senior year, I organized, sought funding for, and served as the Co-Host for the University of Minnesota Brass Symposium, an outreach event in Alexandria, MN.
Explore What I Do
Follow this link to a few recordings and collaborations that I have created and performed.
To learn more about my research of Czech Trumpet Music, follow this link to my dissertation and repertoire lists.
On this page is teaching philosophy, and information about my work at McNeese State University.
Listen and perform some of the music that I have composed for various performers and instrumentations.
