2026 Southern Miss

Brass Symposium

in partnership with the Karen Cubides Agency

Friday & Saturday, April 17-18, 2026 | The University of Southern Mississippi

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Ryan Gardner (CU-Boulder, Professor of Trumpet)

Shawn Hagen (Horn, US Army Band "Pershing's Own," retired; Mindfulness Teacher)

Douglas Yeo (Bass Trombone, Boston Symphony Orchestra, retired)

Gail Robertson (Euphonium Artist Teacher at Indiana University, University of Central Arkansas, and member of Symbiosis Duo)

Stacy Baker (Tuba Artist Teacher at Morehead State University, member of Symbiosis Duo)

Ryan Gardner (CU-Boulder, Professor of Trumpet) Shawn Hagen (Horn, US Army Band "Pershing's Own," retired; Mindfulness Teacher) Douglas Yeo (Bass Trombone, Boston Symphony Orchestra, retired) Gail Robertson (Euphonium Artist Teacher at Indiana University, University of Central Arkansas, and member of Symbiosis Duo) Stacy Baker (Tuba Artist Teacher at Morehead State University, member of Symbiosis Duo)

The Artists

Ryan Gardner

Professor, University of Colorado - Boulder

Shawn Hagen

Horn, US Army Band “Pershing’s Own”, retired

Douglas Yeo

Bass Trombone, Boston Symphony Orchestra, retired; Renowned Pedagogue and Author

photocredit: Michael J. Lutch

Gail Robertson

Artist Teacher at Indiana University, University of Central Arkansas; Symbiosis Duo

Stacy Baker

Artist Teacher at Morehead State University; Symbiosis Duo

Southern Miss Brass Faculty

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Performance Showcases

In addition to FIVE incredible guests on each brass instrument, we also will have opportunities for YOU to perform at this event! Performance Showcases for high school and collegiate brass ensembles entry is OPEN. If your group is interested in performing, please contact us for more information. Also, group rates are available!

Solo and Ensemble Competition

Stay tuned for more information regarding our inaugural SOLO AND ENSEMBLE portion of this event!

Music Educators

You can earn 10 hours (equivalent of 1.0 CEU credits) by attending with your students. Message us for more information!

This event is made possible in part by a grant from the Partners for the Arts.

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