Members of ULM’s Visual and Performing Arts department hosted a Faculty Artist Concert Series, where staff and guest performer Staff Sgt. Daniel Brady shared their special musical styling.

Brady, a member of the President’s Own and trombonist for the Marine Band, came to ULM by his friend, low brass studio instructor,  James Layfield. He spent the day leading master classes and sharing music with ULM’s low brass students.

“I was privileged to be asked to work with my friend’s students,”Brady said.

A FACS event is when a member, or members, of the staff show off their skills as a musician.

Brady opened FACS performing Six Studies in An English Folksong accompanied on piano by Richard Seiler, professor of music, in each arrangement.

Layfield, who was also accompanied by Seiler on piano, performed his own piece and later played a trombone duet with Brady. With Layfield on tenor trombone and Brady on bass trombone, the two delivered a piece to remember.

Each performer left the stage with a standing ovation.

Sean O’Pry, a sophomore music major, said the recital was enjoyable.

“The caliber of musicianship of both Dr. Layfield and Staff Sgt. Daniel Brady made for an outstanding recital,” O’Pry said.

Aaron Willet, a graduate music student, said the combinations of musical tones made for an overall good concert.

“Overall, the concert was well rounded with a good combination of tonal music,”Willet said.