Dublin Metro Brass
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Dublin Metro Brass is a British-style Brass Band that was formed with the intention of merging the “community band” and “competition band” experiences. British-style Brass Bands differ from a traditional Concert Band or Wind Symphony in both group size and instrumentation. Brass Bands are smaller (~30 players), leaving parts more exposed than in a larger band setting - there may be only 2 or 3 musicians on each part, with opportunities to solo. Instruments are limited to Soprano and Bb Cornet, Flugelhorn, Eb Tenor Horn, Baritone, Euphonium, Trombone, Eb and Bb Tuba, and Percussion. (If you have experience with any brass instrument, you may be comfortable switching to learn a new part!) Learn more about Brass Bands and instrumentation here.
Membership in DMB is open to anyone (no audition necessary) willing to commit to a full season and the preparation needed to compete at a high level of excellence. Regular attendance at rehearsals and consistent individual practicing are essential for the success of this group. A mixture of local concerts and competition events like the Dublin Festival of Brass, the North American Brass Band Association Championships, and the Ohio Brass Arts Festival will make up each season. For more information, please fill out the interest form. |
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Jason Nippert, 2025 Contest Season Director
A dedicated member of the brass band community since his first experience with the Dublin Youth Brass Band in 2014, Dublin native Jason Nippert is thrilled to be stepping into this leadership position with Metro Brass. Under his baton, DMB will be competing in the Dublin Festival of Brass in March and the North American Brass Band Association Championships in April. Jason brings a wealth of musical and educational experience to the podium. He maintains an active performance schedule with the Dublin Cornet Band (trombone) and the Heisey Wind Ensemble (clarinet). As Assistant Band Director at Dublin Coffman High School, Jason works with the Marching Band and Concert Band programs and teaches beginning band classes at two of Dublin's middle schools. He has been a featured guest conductor with the Dublin Youth Brass Band for multiple seasons, and currently serves as an OMEA competition adjudicator, and a low brass technician with the Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps. Jason's original compositions for wind band, brass band, string orchestra, percussion ensemble, and other chamber groups have been performed by professionals and students alike throughout Ohio. His piece, Horsepower, was recently featured at the Ohio Music Educators' Association Professional Conference during a performance by the Heisey Wind Ensemble. Jason enjoys collaborating with local school programs to create unique contemporary music experiences for students. More information can be found on his website or youtube channel. Jason is a graduate of the Ohio State University School of Music, and is now pursuing a master's degree in Music Education through Florida State University. He lives in Hilliard with his cat, Fish. Previous DMB directors have included: * William Ballenger: Professor at The Ohio State University School of Music * Kevin Wallick: Director of Orchestras & Assistant Band Director at Dublin Coffman High School * Bob Munson: Tuba Performer, Arranger & frequent Guest Conductor of the DYBB summer sessions * Dr. Keith Wilkinson: Conductor & Brass Band Arranger |
