Isabella Lau was thrilled to have the support of the Special Opportunity Grant funding to be able to attend the 2022 International Women’s Brass Conference. Dedicated to the education, development, support, and promotion of women brass musicians within the music industry, the annual Conference serves as a space for these voices to be uplifted and celebrated. Through a series of presentations, performances, and volunteer projects, Lau was able to connect to other female brass players in what has traditionally been a predominantly male dominated field. They learned how to advocate for themself and their career, alongside inspirational colleagues seeking to do the same. Participants also had the opportunity to compete in a solo competition and receive feedback on their playing. This conference balanced emphasis on performance skills with career development, leaving participants with skills to shape their unique futures, and indulge in a network of women in similar professional fields.