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Students learn techniques to improve their brass playing at SIU

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brian Sapp
Published November 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM CST
Ricky Spears Professor of Trumpet with the SIU School of Music works with high school trumpet players.
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Ricky Spears Professor of Trumpet with the SIU School of Music works with high school trumpet players.
Brian Sapp
Ricky Spears Professor of Trumpet with the SIU School of Music works with high school trumpet players.
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Ricky Spears Professor of Trumpet with the SIU School of Music works with high school trumpet players.
Brian Sapp

Hundreds of students who play brass instruments attended Brass Day on Wednesday. The event was hosted by SIU's school of music to instruct students and learn about music careers.

WSIU's Brian Sapp sat in on a practice session with high school trumpet students.
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Brian Sapp joined the WSIU News team in January 2025. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
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