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PYSO Brass Quintet Residency

PYSO Brass Quintet Residency

With

Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras

Discipline

teaching

Credit

Residency director · Phoenix, Arizona · 2025 to now

Close-up of Leif Austin’s hand on the valves of a silver trumpet
Close-up of Leif Austin’s hand on the valves of a silver trumpet

The idea

Leif directs the brass quintet residency at Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras. That covers lessons, section and quintet coaching, and choosing repertoire.

Who it’s for

Young brass players in Phoenix, and the schools and community groups they perform for.

What happened

A curriculum for individual and ensemble growth, plus outreach performances on PYSO’s behalf.

What people said

Working with Leif has been an absolute delight. His professionalism, communication, and artistry are invaluable. He has a great eye for detail and always makes sure that things are done correctly, promptly, and with ease. I look forward to continue working with him in the future!

Nichole Ecklund, Operations Manager

Leif Austin seated on a black stool with his trumpet across his kneesLeif Austin bent double, playing trumpet toward the floor