Faculty Brass Quintet
Dr. Ramon F. Vasquez 334-844-3183 vasqurf@auburn.edu Trumpet
Dr. William Schaffer 334-844-3187 schafwr@auburn.edu Horn
Dr. Rick Good 334-844-3179 goodric@auburn.edu Trombone, Euphonium
The Auburn University Faculty Brass Quintet prides itself as being the only performing ensemble of faculty members and graduate students on the Auburn University campus. The current ensemble features Dr. Ramon Vasquez and Blake Ferguson on Trumpet, Dr. William Schaffer on Horn, Dr. Rick Good on Trombone and Euphonium and Nathan Johnston on Tuba.
The AU Faculty Quintet performs the widest variety of music to a wide and diverse audience. With a body of repertoire spanning over four centuries of music within both the classical and commercial arenas, the Auburn University Faculty Brass Quintet strives to maintain an active performance and recruitment schedule. Upcoming projects for the AUFBQ will include a recording session for a recruitment CD and a tours of Alabama and the south-eastern United States.
Alongside the performance opportunities that this ensemble will present itself, this is also an opportunity to send the members of the Brass Faculty and Graduate Teaching Assistants in Brass to educate students on the fundamentals of brass playing as well as developing chamber music within the state of Alabama and beyond. The AUFBQ also provide master classes and clinics on individual instruments as well as group applied instruction as ensemble coaches. If you are interested in bringing in the Auburn University Faculty Brass Quintet for a clinic or masterclass send your request to Dr. Ramon Vasquez at vasqurf@auburn.edu.