The Apocalyptic Brass, co-directed by University of Oregon professors Henry Henniger and Michael Grose, combines the members of the Oregon Trombones and the UO Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble (“Teuph”) into one large group. Formed during the fall of 2010, the Apocalyptic Brass has performed at high schools in the region, the University of Oregon campus, and made its Oregon Music Educator’s Association conference debut in 2012. The ensemble consists of nearly 30 low brass players, performing transcriptions of large orchestral works and works written for low brass choir. The ensemble is frequently joined by percussion, which adds to the ensemble’s exceptional sound, which is rich, full, and (some say) “earth shatteringly” loud.