Dr. Brian Meixner

Euphonium, principal

Brian Meixner is principal euphonium of the Piedmont Wind Symphony. He is an active euphonium soloist, chamber musician, conductor, and educator, currently Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at High Point University. His duties at HPU include conducting the HPU Community Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, and teaching chamber music and studio low brass. Brian is also the Founder, Executive Director and Conductor of the North Carolina Brass Band, a professional ensemble comprised of many of the finest brass players and percussionists in North Carolina.  

Brian has a national reputation as both a conductor and performer with several professional and university ensembles, and has been a featured euphonium soloist and chamber musician at many national and international music conferences and festivals. In addition, Brian has numerous recordings to his credit, including roles as conductor, soloist, and chamber musician.