About Brass 5

BRASS 5, one of America’s most successful educational ensembles, has been an active part of the Mid-Atlantic arts scene for over four decades. The “5” offer a vast repertoire from Renaissance, Classical, Dixieland, Swing, Jazz, Rock to Country, and more, they easily have something for everyone, young and old alike. BRASS 5 performances have been featured on numerous television programs and have been broadcast live on National Public Radio. Eager to create exciting music, the group has been featured in concerts throughout Europe and the Mid-Atlantic area.

Every place is a potential performance hall for BRASS 5. In addition to public performances, BRASS 5 also presents excellent curriculum-based educational programs that area music teachers can utilize in their classrooms. BRASS 5 has been included in the Virginia Commission for the Arts, Arts-in-Education Residency Program. BRASS 5 continues to develop educational programs to be presented to pre-K through 12th grade levels. By utilizing the public-school teaching experience possessed by members of the ensemble, they relate the material in their programs to the specific grade level’s curriculum. BRASS 5 has also performed educational programs as one of Young Audiences of Virginia performing ensembles. BRASS 5 has performed more than 4,000 concerts and educational programs for a million plus students in the eastern United States and Europe. Text, emails, letters, pictures, and phone calls clearly indicate the ability of this ensemble to excite the audience of not only students but also teachers, parents, and administrators.

Think ahead! It is never too early to plan your event. A large demand and a limited performance schedule can make it difficult to secure that important date for your special event. BRASS 5 is currently accepting engagements for their 2024, 2025 & 2026 concert seasons.