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David Reynolds, director of South Dakota State University’s School of Performing Arts, will present “Brass in America,” a free public recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. The concert will take place in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.

Reynolds, who holds advanced degrees in trumpet performance, will be joined by an ensemble of SDSU faculty and other artisans of the brass instrument family: Mark Nelson, trumpet; Sam Gowen, horn; Scott Shelsta, trombone; and Bradley Snyder, bass trombone.

The program explores the extraordinary breadth of American musical identity as the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary. Audiences will hear music spanning nearly three centuries, including patriotic tunes of the American Revolution, Civil War‑era brass band repertoire, selections from George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” and the unmistakable humor and energy of classic American animation.

A highlight of the recital will be the world premiere of “Purpose,” an original work composed by Reynolds for brass quintet and mezzo-soprano. The piece is a setting of a poem by the same name and composed by SDSU Vice President for Research and Economic Development Daniel Scholl. The brass quintet will be joined by SDSU faculty member and acclaimed mezzo-soprano Emily Toronto.

The recital is free, and the public is invited to attend.

For more information, contact the SDSU School of Performing Arts at 605-688-5187.