Hudson River Brass Quintet - Young Ensemble Program

Bridget Colgan, Trumpet

Richard Fields, Trumpet

Steve Sherts, Horn

Ted Adams, Bass Trombone

Jordan Witt, Trombone

The members of the newly formed Hudson River Brass Quintet are allcurrently pursuing graduate degrees from the SUNY PurchaseConservatory of Music. With hometowns spanning the east coast, thepersonalities of these musicians are as varied and distinctive astheir musicianship.Individually the members of the group haveperformed in such esteemed venues as Avery Fisher Hall, LincolnCenter and on Broadway.Some have received awards from prestigiousinstrumental societies, and performed with ensembles like the NewWorld Symphony and The Hollywood Philharmonic. Members have evenperformed in more "exotic" venues like New Orleans and Bush GardensEurope.

Their educational backgrounds are equally prestigious, includingIndiana University, The Hartt School, Manhattan School of Music,Ithaca College, The University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatoryof Music, and Eastern Kentucky University.The Hudson River BrassQuintet is currently coached by Graham Ashton, but many prestigiousbrass teachers can claim these musicians as students.

The Hudson River Brass Quintet performs a wide variety of music.The group always strives to create an interpretation that is fresh andexuberant while remaining mature and refined.Currently, the groupis based in Westchester County, New York.