Brian Meixner

Brian Meixner is a multifaceted musician, educator, and conductor with a distinguished career in brass music. He is the Founder, Executive Director, and Conductor of the North Carolina Brass Band, a professional ensemble featuring some of the finest brass players and percussionists in North Carolina.14

Professional Career

Meixner currently serves as a Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University.1 His responsibilities at HPU include:

• Conducting the HPU Community Orchestra
• Conducting the Wind Ensemble
• Conducting the Brass Ensemble
• Teaching chamber music and studio low brass

In addition to his academic role, Meixner is the principal euphonium of the Piedmont Wind Symphony, a professional wind symphony based in Winston-Salem, NC.13

Musical Expertise

Dr. Meixner is renowned for his versatility as a:

• Euphonium soloist
• Chamber musician
• Conductor
• Educator

He has performed with several professional and university ensembles, gaining national recognition as both a conductor and performer.1

Education

Brian Meixner holds the following degrees:

• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Euphonium Performance from the University of North Texas
• Master of Music (MM) in Euphonium Performance from the University of North Texas
• Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Education from the University of Kentucky
• Bachelor of Business degree in Organizational Management from Western Illinois University1

Notable Achievements

• Founder of the North Carolina Youth Brass Band4
• Released a solo album titled "Praxis" featuring music for euphonium and percussion1
• Commissioned new music for euphonium, including the 2010 composition "Cri de Coeur" by Libby Larsen1
• Former Assistant Conductor and euphonium player with the River City Brass1

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