Brian Meixner is the Founder, Executive Director and Music Director of the North Carolina Brass Band, a professional ensemble comprised of many of the finest brass players in North Carolina. Brian is an active euphonium soloist, conductor and educator, currently Associate Professor of Music at High Point University where he serves as the Director of Instrumental Studies and conductor of the Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and teaches studio low brass. Brian is also the conductor of the North Carolina Youth Brass Band, an ensemble of high school-age brass and percussion students from the Triad region of North Carolina.
Brian has held the position of Assistant Conductor of the River City Brass Band, where he played euphonium full time for six years. Brian has been featured with the RCBB on several performances, both as a euphoniumist and conductor. In addition to his duties with the RCBB, Brian played euphonium and trombone for several years with the River Bottom Quartet, a diverse low brass chamber group composed of River City Brass Band members. Other chamber ensemble activity includes playing euphonium in Tubas In The Sun, a quartet of tuba and euphonium talent in central North Carolina. Brian has previously served on the faculties of UNC-Greensboro, Slippery Rock University, the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Woman’s University. He also served as the Euphonium Teaching Fellow at the University of North Texas, where he completed a DMA in Euphonium Performance.
Brian has participated actively as a performer in numerous professional ensembles and as a conductor of various university and high school honor ensembles. Brian is currently principal euphonium in the Piedmont Winds. He has also been featured as a euphonium solo artist and clinician with several professional ensembles, various universities, community bands, high school ensembles, brass bands, and state, national and international music conferences. Brian’s primary teachers are Dr. Brian Bowman, Dr. Skip Gray, Dr. Hugo Magliocco and James E. Jackson, III.
Brian has been active promoting and commissioning new music for the euphonium, including several pieces for euphonium and percussion on his album, "Praxis". Other commissions include the 2010 composition for euphonium and wind ensemble, “Cri de Coeur”, by renowned American composer Libby Larsen.
In addition to “Praxis”, Brian can also be heard on numerous other recordings, including his previously released solo album, “Genesis”, and on the River Bottom Quartet’s album, “In Too Deep”, both of which received glowing reviews.
In addition to the DMA, Brian Meixner’s previous education includes a Master’s degree in Euphonium Performance from the University of North Texas, a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Kentucky, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Western Illinois University.
Brian Meixner is a Willson Performing Artist.
Brian resides in High Point, NC with his wife, Audrey, and two children, Clara and Henry.
www.brianmeixner.com
Brian has held the position of Assistant Conductor of the River City Brass Band, where he played euphonium full time for six years. Brian has been featured with the RCBB on several performances, both as a euphoniumist and conductor. In addition to his duties with the RCBB, Brian played euphonium and trombone for several years with the River Bottom Quartet, a diverse low brass chamber group composed of River City Brass Band members. Other chamber ensemble activity includes playing euphonium in Tubas In The Sun, a quartet of tuba and euphonium talent in central North Carolina. Brian has previously served on the faculties of UNC-Greensboro, Slippery Rock University, the University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Woman’s University. He also served as the Euphonium Teaching Fellow at the University of North Texas, where he completed a DMA in Euphonium Performance.
Brian has participated actively as a performer in numerous professional ensembles and as a conductor of various university and high school honor ensembles. Brian is currently principal euphonium in the Piedmont Winds. He has also been featured as a euphonium solo artist and clinician with several professional ensembles, various universities, community bands, high school ensembles, brass bands, and state, national and international music conferences. Brian’s primary teachers are Dr. Brian Bowman, Dr. Skip Gray, Dr. Hugo Magliocco and James E. Jackson, III.
Brian has been active promoting and commissioning new music for the euphonium, including several pieces for euphonium and percussion on his album, "Praxis". Other commissions include the 2010 composition for euphonium and wind ensemble, “Cri de Coeur”, by renowned American composer Libby Larsen.
In addition to “Praxis”, Brian can also be heard on numerous other recordings, including his previously released solo album, “Genesis”, and on the River Bottom Quartet’s album, “In Too Deep”, both of which received glowing reviews.
In addition to the DMA, Brian Meixner’s previous education includes a Master’s degree in Euphonium Performance from the University of North Texas, a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Kentucky, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Western Illinois University.
Brian Meixner is a Willson Performing Artist.
Brian resides in High Point, NC with his wife, Audrey, and two children, Clara and Henry.
www.brianmeixner.com
