After a little more than three years at the helm of the Eastern Iowa Brass Band, Casey Thomas will conduct his final concert with the band in September.

New position

Casey has accepted the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Music at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and will begin his new teaching position at the end of August.

Creativity

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "Casey brought great enthusiasm, musicianship, dedication, and leadership to the band beginning with his very first rehearsal. Through his association with the University of Iowa, he was able to bring new musicians to the band and these new players brought masterful playing skill to the group."

They added: "Casey’s creativity extended to writing new arrangements for the band, programming exciting concerts, and incorporating small groups and ensembles into every performance."

Through his association with the University of Iowa, he was able to bring new musicians to the band and these new players brought masterful playing skill to the groupEastern Iowa Brass Band

Welcome of new MD

The band now welcomes Joshua Thompson to the podium.

Joshua is currently the Graduate Teaching Assistant for the trumpet studio at The University of Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa.

He is currently a candidate (ABD) for a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance and Pedagogy and has performed with the university’s Symphony Orchestras, Symphony Band and Center for New Music Ensemble.

Master

Joshua received his Master of Music in Trumpet Performance and Pedagogy from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. He is a member of the International Trumpet Guild, Music Educators National Conference, National Band Association, College Music Society, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (alumnus), and Free and Accepted Masons, Oxford Lodge No. 67.