For Then and Now – Western Brass Quintet

Founded in 1966, the Western Brass Quintet is one of the oldest and most distinguished brass chamber music ensembles still active in the United States. The ensemble has performed around the world, including concert tours in Russia, Thailand, China, Sweden, Germany, and in prestigious American venues such as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. The Quintet is a resident faculty ensemble in the School of Music at Western Michigan University. Committed to promoting the composition of significant works for the brass quintet, the ensemble has premiered numerous works including the newly commissioned works on this recording.

Featured Artists
Western Brass Quintet
Scott Thornburg: trumpet
Stephen Jones: trumpet
Lin Foulk: horn
Daniel Mattson: trombone
Jacob Cameron: tuba

Track Listing
BITENSKY: For Then and Now • MONTEVERDI: Four Monteverdi Madrigals • JALBERT: Brass Quintet • COLSON: A Flying Circus • LAFOSSE: Suite Impromptu • PEASLEE: Distant Dancing