Brian Gorski BBb Bass

Brian P. Gorski: BBb Bass

Gear: Mercer & Barker MB7 “Lake Monster”, Wessex Prokofiev BBb Tuba 

Brian Gorski joined the Five Lakes Silver Band in January 2023. An Alumnus of Eastern Michigan University, he studied Music Performance with elite brass faculty including Dr. Matt Tropman, Dr. Aaron Tindall, and Dr. Gail Robertson. While attending EMU he won the William Stewart Undergraduate Solo Competition in 2012 and received several awards for his musicianship, leadership, and service during his studies at EMU. Upon graduation, he served for several years as the University Bands Administrative Assistant at Eastern Michigan University where he managed and coordinated the band department’s day-to-day business and operations.

Gorski is currently the director and conductor of the Adrian City Band, the second oldest continuously active community band in the U.S. He is also active as a freelance musician and guest clinician in Southeastern Michigan and Ohio. He also serves on the board of directors for the River Raisin Ragtime Revue.

He resides in his hometown of Blissfield, MI where he works day to day as the wind and percussion instructor for National Homeschool Music Ensembles and maintains an active private teaching studio. In his free time, Brian enjoys supporting his fellow teachers and fellow musicians by attending local concerts and theater performances, arranging music, and graphic design.