Cleveland Institute of Music Summer Brass Lab
Happening at the beautiful facilities of the Cleveland Institute of Music, faculty director Sebastian Vera welcomes other CIM Faculty and members of the Cleveland Orchestra for a special, fun, and educational experience. The dates are July 6-10, 2026, with the final deadline being April 1.
Open to trumpet, french horn, trombone, and tuba students entering grades 9–12 and recent high school graduates (ages 14–18), The CIM Summer Brass Lab offers an unparalleled opportunity for high school brass musicians to take their skills to the next level.
This elite program is designed for passionate young players eager to deepen their musical knowledge and gain invaluable experience with today’s top brass professionals in the classical music industry.
Arrival: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Program Dates: July 6 – 10, 2026
Concert: July 10, 2026
Departure: July 11, 2026
Featured Artists
Michael Miller, CIM Trumpet Faculty, Trumpet, The Cleveland Orchestra
Jack Sutte, CIM Trumpet Faculty, Second Trumpet, The Cleveland Orchestra
Brian Wendel, CIM Trombone Faculty, Principal Trombone, The Cleveland Orchestra
Nathaniel Silberschlag, Horn Faculty, Principal Horn, The Cleveland Orchestra
Kiirsi Maunula Johnson, CIM JMP Faculty, Professor of Horn, The University of Akron
Ryan Scherber, Tuba Faculty, Joint Music Program, Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University