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The Western Brass Quintet has entertained national and international audiences with cutting-edge, virtuosic repertoire for over four decades. Serving as an ensemble in residence at Western Michigan University, the group strives to educate community and school audiences concerning the expressive capabilities of brass instruments by performing high-quality brass chamber music and by regularly working with students in clinics. Members of the ensemble frequently perform with some of the finest ensembles and musicians in the world and are committed to elevating the level and perception of brass chamber music.

"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." New York Times

"Exhibiting a fine flair for the Renaissance style, they performed with remarkable facility and technique. The playing was impressive..." New York Concert Review

"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.." International Trumpet Guild

 

WBQ pictured above is, left to right: Deanna Swoboda, tuba; Daniel Mattson, trombone; Lin Foulk, horn; Scott Thornburg and Stephen Jones, trumpets