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

Join us for the final of the Philip Carne Chamber Music Competition, celebrating the incredible wealth of chamber music that happens at Trinity Laban.

The Philip Carne Chamber Music Competition Final

Conway Hall

EPSG:4326

Faculty Concert

Pasadena Conservatory of Music

Faculty Recital: Nicole Gillotti, trumpet and Yeon-Kyung Kim, piano

Western Illinois University

Mozart composed his opera “The Magic Flute” as an allegory for the Masonic initiation. In this program, FWSO brass deliver a bright arrangement of the opera’s Overture as well as offerings by composers Oskar Böhme and Kevin McKee. Also on the program are Elliot Carter’s grave Sonata for Piano and Cello as well as one of Britten’s first published works, the rarely heard Phantasy Oboe Quartet.

Hidden Gems: Music by Mozart, Carter, Böhme, McKee, and Britten

Kimbell Art Museum

Richard Stinson, Trumpet

The Juilliard School

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music with the Seraph Brass Quintet, presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association. This captivating concert is set to take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 7:30 PM, with a special pre-concert talk beginning at 7:00 PM. The venue for this musical extravaganza is the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, located at 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

Seraph Brass, founded by the renowned trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden, is an ensemble on a mission to showcase the excellence of female brass musicians and highlight artists from marginalized groups. As winners of the 2019 American Prize in Chamber Music, Seraph Brass is known for their dynamic performances and engaging programming. The quintet draws from a roster of America’s top brass players, including Mary Elizabeth Bowden, Raquel Samayoa, Rachel Velvikis, Victoria Garcia, and Cristina Cutts Dougherty.

The Oak Ridge concert promises a diverse and captivating program, featuring music by classical giants such as Edvard Grieg, Giuseppe Verdi, Gioacchino Rossini, Clara Schumann, and Franz Liszt. Additionally, the evening will include works by contemporary composers Kevin Day, Kevin McKee, David Chesky, Grigoraș Dinicu, Reena Esmail, Catherine McMichael, and Anthony DiLorenzo, offering a blend of original transcriptions, newly commissioned works, and well-known classics.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the brilliance of Seraph Brass in the beautiful setting of the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge. Tickets are available online at https://orcma.vbotickets.com/events. For more information about Seraph Brass and to follow their journey, visit their website at https://www.seraphbrass.com/ and connect with them on social media.

Prepare to be mesmerized by an evening of stunning brass music that celebrates female musicianship and innovation.

Seraph Brass Quintet

First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge

Members of Seraph Brass have performed with such esteemed ensembles as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Musicians from Marlboro, Luzern Music Festival in Switzerland, National Symphony, Brass Band of Battle Creek, Daejeon Philharmonic and Auckland Philharmonia. They currently hold positions in the Richmond Symphony, World and European Brass Association, Louisville Orchestra, Artosphere Orchestra, University of North Texas, University of Richmond, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Shenandoah Conservatory.

Kevin McKee

Events

Upcoming events

8 - 9 Feb, 2025

Rhythmic Fusion · Tucson Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Sep 26, 2024

Seraph Brass · Frost School of Music

Jul 1, 2024

The Philip Carne Chamber Music Competition Final · Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

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