Winds, Brass and Percussion

We provide a quality, educational experience that includes exposure to exceptional guest artists. Through the Great Performance Series, guest soloists performing with Hope ensembles, and guest recitalists, our students are continually interacting with and learning from outstanding musicians and artists.We offer lessons and ensemble opportunities for all flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion players. Discover how your passion for music can be lifelong by joining our family of musicians!

Head of Winds, Brass and Percussion Area

• Gabe Southard

Applied Lessons

WoodWinds

• Flute/Piccolo – Gabe Southard and Julie Sooy
• Oboe/English Horn – Sarah Southard
• Clarinet – Joel Schekman
• Bassoon – Genevieve Beaulieu
• Saxophone – Adam Briggs

Brass

• Trumpet – Jonathan Ruffer
• French Horn – Allen French
• Trombone – Adam Graham
• Tuba – Adam Graham
• Euphonium – Adam Graham

Percussion

• Mark Lopez

Recent Guest Clinicians

• Dr. Dana Wilson
• Helen Werling
• Dr. Jack Stamp