BrassFest 2026

BrassFest 2026 is a 4-day event featuring clinics, masterclasses and recitals. Guest artists include Charles Lazarus, David Cherwien, Alison Miserendino, Dr. James Naigus and the Bridger Brass Quintet.

It’s free and open to the public! Event locations include the UF Music Building and First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville.

Students can register to participate in BrassFest here or by clicking the “Student Registration” button:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu6lWokh474ejbfHAUM8OPnUA26yBs0YSqz3uOQOCNTAJbMg/viewform

Thursday, February 26
8:30 a.m., in MUB 120
Trumpet Warmup class with Charles Lazarus

12:50 p.m., in MUB 101
Charles Lazarus Trumpet Masterclass

Friday, February 27, 2026
12:50 p.m., in MUB 120
Technical Sergeant Alison Miserendino, Military Band Excerpt Masterclass 

1:55 p.m., in MUB 101
UF Trombone Octet Recital 

4:05 p.m., in MUB 101
Bridger Brass Quintet Guest Artist Recital

7:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, 300 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
American Nomad and the Modern Hymn Project
Charles Lazarus & David Cherwien, with special guest Chris Scanlon
Trumpet and Organ Recital

Saturday, February 28
11:45 a.m., in MUB 101
Faculty Solo and Chamber Recital

12:50 p.m., in MUB101 
Dr. James Naigus, Guest Artist Horn Recital 

2:00 p.m., in MUB 120
Brass Instrument Repair & Maintenance
Hickman Custom Brass Repair LLC

7:20 p.m., in MUB 101
Technical Sergeant Alison Miserendino, Euphonium Recital

Sunday, March 1
11:45 a.m., in MUB 101 
Finale Concert featuring HS Brass Day Ensemble, UF Trumpet Ensemble, Gator Horn Choir, Gator8, UF Faculty Brass Quintet, UF BrassFest Faculty Brass Ensemble