Washington Symphonic Brass

The Washington Symphonic Brass, founded in 1993, is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of the DC, Maryland and Virginia region with world-class performances of music for modern brass ensemble. Founders Milton Stevens and Phil Snedecor formed this group of players in order to challenge traditional performance boundaries with fresh interpretations of the standard brass repertoire, and to create innovative arrangements of classical literature. The WSB seeks to cultivate new audiences of all ages through live concerts that are evocative, dramatic, and entertaining; through high-quality commercial recordings, and by educating future generations of brass and percussion musicians.

WSB members are of some of the finest professional musicians on the East Coast, and are in constant demand for orchestral, solo, and chamber music performances. Individually, they have performed with many of the nation’s best orchestras, such as the National Symphony and the Baltimore Symphony, in addition to the nation’s top military bands. The WSB performs throughout the Washington and Baltimore metropolitan area, appearing at some of the great performance spaces on the East Coast. They have been recognized for their excellence in many ways, including a WAMMIE (Washington Area Music) Award and a Grammy nomination for their excellent recordings. Specializing in tailor-made arrangements written by Phil Snedecor for large brass ensemble and percussion (four trumpets, four horns, four trombones, tuba, timpani, and percussion instruments) the varied repertoire of the Washington Symphonic Brass spans more than five centuries. The WSB is the Ensemble-in-Residence at George Mason University and is a collaborative artist with the National Philharmonic Orchestra.

Recent Performances at GMU:

Portrait of The American Civil War, November 6, 2011

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