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FEATURED ARTISTS

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PATRICIO COSENTINO

Patricio Cosentino is the most active South American tuba player, having made a career as a soloist, chamber musician and conductor.  After receiving his musical degree under the tutelage of the celebrated tuba player, Walter Hilgers, at the Hochschule für Musik ‘Franz Liszt’ in Weimar, Germany, in 2009, he went back to Argentina to accept the position as principal tuba with the National Symphony Orchestra. Patricio became the first tuba teacher in the country with a University Degree.  After a few years of orchestral experience, Patricio discovered his love for performing on stage and decided to concentrate solely on his solo career from 2012 onwards.  Since then he has been travelling consistently, performing regularly with some of the finest brass and wind ensembles, as well as orchestras, in America, Europe and Africa.

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DEMONDRAE THURMAN

Demondrae Thurman is considered one of the stars of the formidable generation of brass soloists. His euphonium playing has been described as “awe inspiring”, and he is touted as “an amazing musician”. Demondrae has a firm international reputation as a euphonium soloist having performed in Europe, Asia and throughout North America. Many of Americas premiere colleges and universities have hosted him as a performer and teacher and he continues to be in extremely high demand. Over the last eighteen years, Demondrae has been an invited guest artist/clinician at many of the world’s prestigious low brass festivals including the International Tuba/Euphonium Conference, U.S. Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference and the Leonard Falcone Competition.

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OFFUTT BRASS

Offutt Brass, the brass ensemble of the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band, is comprised of two trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba, and percussion.  With a diverse repertoire featuring classical selections, patriotic favorites, jazz and popular music, new compositions and distinctive arrangements, the world-class musicians of Offutt Brass showcase the Air Force’s excellence and precision in every performance.

In addition to community concerts, Offutt Brass performs patriotic music and fanfares for military ceremonies and important civic events throughout Nebraska and other areas of the Midwest. As professional Airman, Offutt Brass is committed to inspiring our American public, communicating our Air Force core values, and honoring our nation’s veterans through the power of music. They are proud to represent our nation’s Airmen who fly, fight and win in air and space.

Recitalists:

Hidenori Arai

Blake Birmingham

John Caputo

Todd Cranson

Richard Demy

Ken Drobnak

Will Druiett

Matthew Dunsmore

Tim Hoffman

Aaron Hynds

Vince Kenney

Kenneth Kroesche

James Land

John Manning

Derek Molacek

Joel Pugh

Daniel Rowland
Tom Stein
Aaron Wilson

 

Presenters/Clinicians:

Richard Demy

Wes Flinn

Ken Friederich

John Manning

Matt Nunes

Joel Pugh

Travis Scott

Andy Smith
David Vining

Scott Watson
Stephanie Ycaza

Collegiate Ensembles:

University of Iowa
University of Kansas
University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of South Dakota
University of Wisconsin Platteville

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