Brass Bash with the United States Marine Band Brass Quintet

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band Brass Quintet joins UMBC music faculty and students for a night of incredible brass music in the annual Brash Bash. The evening will feature a virtuosic set by the Marine Band Brass Quintet that culminates in a performance alongside a large UMBC student/faculty brass ensemble. Collaborative works with the Marine Band Brass Quintet and the UMBC Faculty Brass Quintet will also be performed.

Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Its mission is unique: to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. This event features the quintet of Staff Sergeant William Berue (trumpet and cornet), Staff Sergeant Brent Proseus (trumpet and cornet), Staff Sergeant Joseph Cradler (horn), Staff Sergeant Lukas Helsel (trombone), Staff Sergeant Benjamin St. Pierre (tuba).

Admission is free, but tickets are required. Please visit here to reserve a seat.

Linehan Concert Hall, located in the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, is easy to visit, with plenty of free parking. Please visit here for directions and parking information.