Guest Artists the Western Michigan Brass Quintet

Chamber Music Master Class
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
3:00 p.m., Phillips Recital Hall

Guest Artist Recital
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
7:30 p.m., Gantner Concert Hall

Free & Open to the Public

The Western Brass Quintet is a resident faculty ensemble in the School of Music at Western Michigan University. Founded in 1966, the Quintet has performed around the world including concert tours in Thailand, China, Sweden, Germany, as well as concerts in prestigious American venues such as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Following their concerts at Carnegie Hall, the New York Times review raved that “The Western Brass Quintet gave unremitting evidence of their individual talents and ensemble training; chords were precisely weighted and registered, instrumental blends were sensitively arranged, and there was rarely a tentatively attacked or released note.” The New York Concert Review describes them as “exhibiting a remarkable flair for the Renaissance style, ...with remarkable facility and technique.” Following their recent performance at the 2005 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Bangkok, the published review asserted that “the Western Brass Quintet is not just another “academic” brass chamber ensemble; their performance was equal to that of any “professional” brass quintet. This is a superb group..” One of Michigan’s true artistic treasures, the Western Brass Quintet, now in their 41st season, continues to pursue a legacy of excellence.

For More Information Contact: 
Dr. Jerry Young
149 Haas Fine Arts Center
Music & Theatre Arts Department
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004

Phone: 715/836-3633
Email: jyoung@uwec.edu