Sadie Glass

Sadie Glass is an Assistant Professor of Practice and Director of Brass and Percussion at the University of Pacific's Stockton campus. She specializes in horn performance and music education, leading the Pacific Arts Woodwind Quintet and advising the Pacific Brass Society. Her performance career spans period-instrument ensembles like Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and modern orchestras including the Monterey Symphony. She holds a MM from the University of Illinois and a BM from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.

Education:

• Master of Music (MM), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Music (BM), University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Her research interests focus on historical performance practices, modern horn techniques, and pedagogical approaches to brass instruction. She has performed landmark works like Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 1 and Ligeti’s Hamburg Concerto, demonstrating expertise across classical and contemporary repertoire. Glass also contributes to music education through roles at Kendall Betts Horn Camp and community college programs.

Advising & Outreach:

• Faculty advisor for Pacific Brass Society
• Instructor for chamber music and music fundamentals
• Teaching horn at Pacific Union College, Chabot College, and Las Positas College

Her work bridges academic and performance realms, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration through ensemble leadership and curriculum development.