Axiom Brass
and
Christian Lindberg
Two-Day Residency Options
An expanded two-day residency model emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, entrepreneurship, artistic development, and broad audience engagement.
Day One:
1) Art Is Everywhere! (Lecture for Non-Music Students)
Topics to include: How Creativity and Artistic Thinking Influence Disciplines such as Science, Engineering, Architecture, Medicine, Business, and Technology
Takeaway: Discover how artistic thinking connects across disciplines—and gain a fresh perspective on creativity beyond music.
Designed to:
- Engage non-music students
- Build campus-wide visibility
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration
- Invite broader audiences to residency performances
2) Composition Forum / Workshop
Topics may include: Reading Sessions, Performance Feedback, Orchestration Discussion, Brass Writing Techniques, and Collaborative Refinement of Student Works
Takeaway: Hear your ideas come to life—and leave with clear, practical ways to make your writing stronger and more effective.
3) Instrument-Specific Masterclasses & Chamber Music Coaching
Topics may include: Instrument-Specific Masterclasses (Trumpet, Trombone with Christian Lindberg, Horn, and Tuba/Euphonium), Chamber Music Coaching, Technique, Musical Interpretation, Ensemble Communication, Rehearsal Strategies, and Performance Preparation
Takeaway: Real-time breakthroughs that help you play with more freedom, clarity, and confidence—on your instrument and with others.
Day Two:
1) The Business of Making Music
Topics may include: Building a Career in Music, Audience Development, Branding and Identity, Creating Opportunities, Ensemble Development, and Artistic Entrepreneurship
Takeaway: Practical, real-world strategies to build a sustainable and creative life in music.
2) Art of Practice
Topics may include: Efficient Practicing, Mental Preparation, Goal Setting, Artistic Growth, and Practice Psychology
Takeaway: Practice smarter—build focus, efficiency, and implement habits that immediately move your playing forward.
3) Collaboration Fair
Topics may include: Interdisciplinary Networking and Creative Exchange Across Students and Faculty in Music and Well Beyond(!)
Takeaway: Spark new ideas, new partnerships, and new creative projects across disciplines.
Designed to:
- Generate new creative projects
- Build long-term collaborations
- Encourage student leadership
- Foster interdisciplinary innovation
4) Evening Recital - Experience world-class brass playing at its highest level—and leave inspired to refine and elevate your own artistry.
5) Customization! – These offerings are designed as a flexible starting point. Activities may be adapted, expanded, or restructured in collaboration with the institution to best serve its students, faculty, and broader community. Elements from the one-day residency menu may also be incorporated or interchanged to create a fully customized experience.