Trumpetist

Showcasing the excellence of female brass players and musicians from marginalized groups, Seraph Brass celebrates its tenth anniversary in Miami. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for their “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura). 

Seraph Brass performs a diverse body of repertoire, ranging from original transcriptions to newly commissioned works and core classics. The program features works by women (Rene Orth, Reena Esmail, Catherine McMichael), American (Anthony DiLorenzo, Kevin Day, Jeff Scott, Kevin McKee), and European (Edvard Grieg, Giuseppe Verdi, Liszt, Franz Dinicu) composers.

Seraph Brass

University of Miami

Acclaimed trumpet player Mary Elizabeth Bowden, a native of northern Illinois, joins the DSO to perform the seldom-heard Trumpet Concerto of 1963 by Welsh composer Grace Williams.  For a festive close to the year, the DSO presents Leonard Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story – and more!

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Above and Beyond: "Modern and Melodious "

North Central College

The Philadelphia premiere of Clarice Assad’s new trumpet concerto takes its inspirations from surrealist painter Gertrude Abercrombie, resulting in a fantastic display of dreams and jazz. Shostakovich’s concerto for piano and trumpet is a showcase of mesmerizing athleticism, highlighting the composer’s unmistakable style and virtuosity while Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht finds the influential composer at his most romantic.

Shostakovich & Verklärte Nacht

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Trumpet player extraordinaire and member of the internationally renowned Seraph Brass Mary Elizabeth Bowden joins Jodie for a premier performance of classical, jazz and pop pieces for trumpet and piano. You will be entertained by all styles and genres of music for this unique duo and enjoy the diversity and flair of these two artists.

Piano Talks

Artis–Naples

Tradition & Innovation

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts

Three fabulous new works by American composers.

New Sounds

St Francis Episcopal Church

In its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for its “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura). Seraph Brass performs a diverse body of repertoire, ranging from original transcriptions to newly commissioned works and core classics. Members of Seraph Brass are passionate about music education and hold teaching positions at the University of North Texas, Shenandoah Conservatory, Texas State University, and Texas Lutheran University.

Music Building and Recital Hall

In its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for its “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura).

Trumpetist

Mary Elizabeth Bowden

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 12, 2026

Seraph Brass · Butler School of Music

Mar 28, 2026

Seraph Brass · Coastal Concerts

Past events

Sep 26, 2024

Seraph Brass · Frost School of Music

May 18, 2024

Above and Beyond: "Modern and Melodious " · DuPage Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Trumpet in Khirkiyaan: Three Transformations for Brass Quintet by Esmail

Coastal Concerts

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