CBC celebrates our members by showcasing all of the amazing things they do! Check below to learn about some of our members' most recent accomplishments.

Afrofuturism: Black Lives Will Exist in the Future - Theresa May

“Afrofuturism, by Shanyse Strickland (1991), is a piece Theresa May commissioned in 2021 and is written for solo trumpet with pedal effects and piano accompaniment. From the beginning of the piece which calls upon the ancestors with unaccompanied trumpet, to the middle section which dances in a groove to the beat of the African Diaspora, to the finale which ends in the spoken words “Black lives will exist in the future”, Afrofuturism elicits stories of Blackness and embodies May's personal style, creativity and aesthetic while highlighting Black women..”

Revolution: The Next Generation of Tuba Music, by Jazzie Pigott

As a winning pitch for the Michigan State University College of Music’s 2020 Running Start Competition, Jazzie successfully raised $9,570 from 190 backers to release her album Revolution. This EP is “The next generation of tuba music. A tuba album by Black artists and composers in Black music styles” and includes three new works by Malachi Brown, Daijana Wallace, and Keeghan Fountain.

The Horn Call Podcast - Episode 13: Yasmeen Richards

CBC President is interviewed by the International Horn Society’s “The Horn Call Podcast” and talks about the founding of CBC and what’s coming up for the group!

The Chromatic Brass Collective has partnered with Rising Tide Music Press!

Rising Tide Music Press is a non-profit music publishing company, whose focus is partnering with composers, educators, and organizations to create career paths and dedicated spaces for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian (BBIA) voices to be heard.

Our capsule collection includes exciting works by CBC members and some of our favorite BBIA composers. Along with supporting the work of living composers, 5% of capsule collection sales directly benefits CBC and the work we do!