The Atlantic Brass Quintet, widely celebrated as one of the world’s most acclaimed and versatile brass chamber ensembles, will return to St. Bonaventure University this summer for its 33^rd annual Atlantic Brass Quintet Summer Seminar.

Hosted at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, the two-week immersive program brings world-class music education and performance opportunities to Western New York while providing advanced instruction for talented brass musicians from across the country.

“We’re extremely grateful that Atlantic Brass has returned to the Quick Center,” said Dr. Rachel Harris, executive director of the Quick Center. “They have taken their summer seminar all over the nation for more than three decades, and for them to come back to Bonaventure after being here last summer is very meaningful.”

As part of the seminar, the Quick Center will open the doors of the Rigas Family Theater to the community free of charge, inviting local music lovers, families, educators and students to experience rehearsals, masterclasses and performances by the Atlantic Brass Quintet and seminar participants.

All events are free and open to the public. The 2026 schedule includes:

• June 30 — Micah Killion Masterclass, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• July 1 — Open Rehearsal, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• July 2 — Open Rehearsal, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
• July 2 — Atlantic Brass Quintet Recital, 7 p.m.
• July 3 — Student Quintet Performance, 10 a.m.-noon
• July 6-8 — Open Rehearsals, 1:30-3:30 p.m. daily
• July 9 — Atlantic Brass Quintet Recital, 7 p.m.
• July 10 — Student Quintet Performance, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
  

Founded in 1985, the Atlantic Brass Quintet has earned international acclaim for its artistry, versatility and commitment to music education. The ensemble's annual summer seminar has become one of the nation's premier training programs for emerging brass musicians.

Each performance in the Quick Center’s Performing Arts Series is made possible through the generous collaboration of Friends of Good Music.

Learn more about the Quick Center at www.sbu.edu/QuickCenter.

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