named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Christopher Monk Award
Recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of historic brass performance and scholarship.
Commissioned Works
Commissions new musical compositions for historic brass instruments to expand the contemporary repertoire.
Historic Brass Society Journal
Produces an annual scholarly journal featuring research articles, book reviews, and recordings related to historic brass.
Music Reviews
Provides critical reviews of new publications and editions for early brass instruments, including scores and pedagogical materials.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Commissioning New Musical Works 1 activity
- Commissions new works for historic brass instrumentsCommissions and premieres new compositions for early brass instruments, including pieces such as "Jump In," "Stony Creek," "Fanfare," and "Caduceus Mixtus," performed at Early Brass Festivals and Historic Brass Symposia.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Hosts conferences, festivals, and symposia on historic brass musicOrganizes and hosts events such as the Early Brass Festival, International Historic Brass Symposium, and specialized conferences like the Arban & Kosleck at 200 symposium, featuring academic presentations, concerts, and master classes. Events have been held at institutions including Loyola University, Eastman School of Music, and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Lyon.
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Musicological Research and Scholarly Editions 1 activity
- Publishes scholarly and educational materials on historic brassProduces the peer-reviewed Historic Brass Society Journal, monographs in the Bucinia series with Pendragon Press, performance editions of historical works, and a nine-CD box set showcasing historic brass performers. Also publishes edited musical scores and scholarly volumes on composers and repertoire.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Supports music pedagogy and educational initiativesAdvances interdisciplinary music education through programs like "Brass for Beginners" and by supporting the recording of historical trumpet methods. Promotes pedagogical approaches using natural trumpets and historical study.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Administers awards recognizing contributions to historic brassConfers the annual Christopher Monk Award to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of historic brass, and established a new award in honor of founder Jeffrey Nussbaum, presented at the International Historic Brass Symposium.
- Develops and provides online educational resourcesOffers digital resources including sound files, reference materials, interviews, reviews, and a curated list of external websites. Maintains a public calendar of events and previously published the semi-annual online magazine Historic Brass Today from 2021 to 2024.
- Maintains research directories and archival resourcesCompiles and maintains updated directories of makers of historic brass instruments and mouthpieces, including natural trumpets, horns, cornettos, and serpents, with product notes and links. Also maintains an archive of 125 scholarly articles organized by date.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$16K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2K10%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$12K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$29K
Cash—
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Liabilities—
Net assets$29K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Steven Lundahl — Technical Director
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- American Musical Instrument Society Partner — Linked as an organization of interest to HBS members.
- Anneke Scott Partner — Creates a list of period horn makers hosted and shared by the Historic Brass Society.
- Brass for Beginners Partner — Collaborates with Brass for Beginners in publishing and promoting educational materials.
- Brass for Beginners Partner — Collaborates with and promotes the "Brass for Beginners" educational program for primary and private instruction.
- CUNY Graduate Center Partner — Hosted a concert and academic conference in collaboration with the Historic Brass Society.
- Carus Verlag Partner — Partnered in the publication of "Bach for Brass, Vol. 7," a scholarly edition of Bach’s brass parts.
- Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et Danse Partner — Hosted the "Arban & Kosleck at 200" symposium in Lyon, France.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Hosted the 2025 North American Baroque Trumpet Competition and Conference in partnership with HBS.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Hosted the 2025 North American Baroque Trumpet Competition and Conference.
- Galpin Society Partner — Linked as an organization of interest to HBS members.
- International Society for the Investigation and Promotion of Wind Music Partner — Co-sponsored the International Wind Music History Conference in 2006.
- Internationale Gesellschaft zur Erforschung und Forderung der Blasmusik Partner — Co-hosted the 22nd Annual Early Brass Festival as a joint international conference on wind music and cultural identity.
- Jeff Nussbaum Partner — Coordinates updates to the HBS trumpet maker directory with Jeremy Sexton.
- Jeremy Sexton Partner — Collaborates with the Historic Brass Society to compile and update a directory of historic trumpet makers.
- Les Arts Florissants Partner — Collaborated with Jean-François Madeuf in a performance of Handel's Hercules.
- Musikverlag Martin Schmid Partner — Collaborates with publisher Musikverlag Martin Schmid on the "Edition Immer" series of historical brass scores.
- New York Collegium Partner — Partnered with the ensemble in connection with a performance of Giovanni Gabrieli's works.
- Pendragon Press Partner — Collaborated to publish the Bucinia monograph series on early brass topics.
- Resonata Music Partner — Works with Resonata Music to publish scholarly editions of historical solo cornet works, including Arban’s "Morceau de Concours."
- St. Olaf College Partner — Hosted the International Wind Music History Conference sponsored by the Historic Brass Society.
- University of Connecticut, Storrs Partner — Hosted the 2009 HBS Early Brass Festival where "Jump In" was premiered.
- University of Kentucky Baroque Trumpet Ensemble Partner — Collaborated with ensemble to support the recording of historical trumpet repertoire from J. Hyde's 1799 method book.
- Winthrop University Partner — Employer institution of HBS President Dr. Elisa Koehler, who conducts the orchestra and teaches music technology, theory, and research
- Yale University Partner — Hosted the 2003 HBS Early Brass Festival where "Stony Creek" was premiered.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Research, Education, and Performancemethodology: integrated_research_education_performanceBy combining research, education, and performance in a unified framework, the organization advances the field of historic brass music, because integration fosters deeper scholarly understanding, broader public engagement, and higher-quality historically informed practice.
- Interdisciplinary and Outreach-Focused Music Pedagogymethodology: interdisciplinary_music_pedagogyBy integrating historical context, natural trumpet study, and global musical influences into educational programming, and by supporting outreach initiatives like 'Brass for Beginners,' the organization strengthens foundational music learning, because interdisciplinary and culturally inclusive approaches improve engagement and deepen understanding of brass music’s evolution.
- Repertoire-Centered Advancement of the Fieldmethodology: repertoire_preservationBy curating, reconstructing, and commissioning brass repertoire—both obscure and newly composed—the organization sustains and evolves the historic brass field, because access to authentic and expanded repertoire enables historically informed performance and inspires innovation.