Fish Brosmer, a trumpet performance major at Georgia State, recently took part in a significant milestone in his musical journey—performing with the highly acclaimed New World Symphony in Miami on January 18 and 19, 2025. As part of the Resonance of Remembrance series, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the Holocaust, Brosmer took part in a free WALLCAST® concert in SoundScape Park, where the concert was projected onto the 7,000-square-foot wall, providing an immersive viewing experience for the audience.
The program, led by conductors Anja Bihlmeier and Molly Turner, featured a powerful selection of works, including:
- Korngold: Between Two Worlds (Main Title)
- Waxman: Elegy for Strings from Old Acquaintance
- Orbón: Tres Versiones Sinfónicas, Mvt. I (Pavana)
- Schoenberg: A Survivor from Warsaw, Op. 46
- Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45
This achievement adds to Brosmer’s impressive accomplishments. He was the winner of the 2023 Brumby Concerto Competition at GSU, which earned him the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the university’s Symphony Orchestra. Additionally, Fish attended the prestigious National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute (NSO SMI) in Washington, D.C., from June 26 to July 24, where he participated on a full scholarship. This competitive program, hosted at the Kennedy Center, is renowned for fostering the growth of the nation’s top young musicians.
Reflecting on this remarkable achievement, Dr. Alex Freund, Fish’s teacher, remarked, “As Fish's teacher, I applaud this amazing accomplishment. The New World Symphony is the most prolific professional elite student orchestra in the U.S. To enter the ensemble, one must pass a very rigid audition process. This experience for Fish is invaluable!”
Fish himself shared his thoughts on this transformative experience, stating, “An unbelievable week. Getting to play with musicians that perform at such a high level allows your musicianship to exceed any bar you’ve previously set for yourself. One experience I hope to have again.”
The New World Symphony, which consists of 87 exceptionally gifted young musicians awarded fellowships lasting up to three years, prepares its participants for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles worldwide.
Congratulations to Fish Brosmer for his hard work and dedication, which continue to bring pride and prestige to the Georgia State community.