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Sound Samples
Ayre (Purcell)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)
Rondeau (Mouret)
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The Columbia Brass Quintet is an outstanding ensemble led by trumpet player, Craig Gibson.
They can play as a Quintet, Quartet, or Craig can play as a soloist for elegant and thrilling wedding Processionals and Recessionals.
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THE COLUMBIA BRASS is a Professional Brass Ensemble made up of some of the most well respected Portland-based musicians who have a wealth of performance experience Locally, Nationally, and Internationally. Their desire is to present entertaining performances of the highest quality.
THE MUSICIANS
The COLUMBIA BRASS musicians are Craig Gibson and Greg Garrett, trumpets; Steven Hayworth, French Horn; David Bryan, Tenor Trombone; Jack Quinby, Bass Trombone. They are all in demand as Free Lance and Symphony Musicians in the Portland area and throughout the Northwest.
COLUMBIA BRASS members have performed in such Classical Ensembles as the Chicago Symphony, Vienna Philharmonic, Oregon Symphony, Vienna State Opera, Portland Opera, Oregon Ballet Theater, Third Angle New Music Ensemble, Columbia Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.
COLUMBIA BRASS members have also performed with the Woody Hite Big Band, Soul Vaccination, Art Abrams Swing Machine, Musical Theater Company of Portland, and Mt. Hood Kicks Band, as well as with the following internationally known entertainers:
The Artie Shaw Big Band, Bob Hope, Pat Boone, The Temptations, Natalie Cole, The Moody Blues, Lou Rawls, Carol Channing, Yul Bryner, and Mel Torme.
In addition to their performing skills, COLUMBIA BRASS members are Educators committed to the health and viability of Music Education. Public School, Private School, College, University, and Private Teaching are their cumulative instructional credentials.
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THE ENSEMBLE
Founded in 1989, the COLUMBIA BRASS has presented Recital Performances for the:
Sunriver Music Festival, Oregon Coast Music Festival, Camerata Musica of Salem. Beaverton Arts Commission, Borders Books & Music Classical Music Month Celebration, Reed College Music Matinee Concert Series, Cathedral Parish of St. Mark, Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Lewis and Clark College, Chemeketa Community College in Salem, and Pacific University in Forest Grove.
In July of 1991, THE COLUMBIA BRASS performed new works by American composers as the Ensemble in Residence at the Ernest Bloch Music Festival’s Composers Symposium.
THE COLUMBIA BRASS has provided Commencement Exercise, Baccalaureate, and Dedication music for the:
University of Portland, Portland State University, Oregon Historical Society, University of Oregon Health Sciences Center, Northwestern School of Law, Reed College and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
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During the past several Summers the COLUMBIA BRASS has presented Light Classical and Pops Concerts for the Lewis and Clark College Summer Concert Series, Portland Parks Department Concert Series Parks Bureau Summer Concert Series, Sandy Mountain Festival, Cascade Locks Sternwheeler Days, Longview and Hillsboro Parks Department Summer Concert Series.
Weddings, Religious Observances, and Private and Corporate functions round out THE COLUMBIA BRASS’ annual activities.
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SOME RAVE REVIEWS:
"Thank you again for all of your assistance with music for Anil's and my wedding ceremony and reception. I really appreciated your never-ending ideas as well as all of the time you spent sending demo tapes...The Columbia Brass was a superb choice for our ceremony music. Their music was spetacular and just what I had hoped for on our special day. It made us feel like King and Queen for a day!
I will highly recommend your services to others who are seeking musicians, especially Craig and the Columbia Brass in the Portland area. Thank you again, it was a delight working with you!"
Regards,
Jenni Kothanrale, June 2001
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"Thanks for all your help on the Kassab wedding! Everyone was terrific -- of course!! Please pass rave reviews on to Craig, Tim and Barbara and the Cubs and Ruppert -- loved them all!
Cherie Ronning, Special Event Coordinator
October 2003
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The following selections include some of the most often requested pieces from the standard Wedding Music Repertoire.
Solo Trumpet Sampler:
The Prince of Denmark's March (aka: Trumpet Voluntary) -- Jeremiah Clark
Trumpet tune in C -- Henry Purcell
Hornpipe from Watermusic Suite -- George F. Handel
Rondeau (aka: Masterpiece Theater Theme) -- Jean Joseph Mouret
Trumpet Voluntary in D -- John Stanley
Prelude to Te Deum -- Marc Antoine Charpentier
Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin -- Richard Wagner
Wedding March -- Felix Mendelssohn
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring -- Johann Sebastian Bach
If Thou Be Near -- Bach
Ave Maria -- Franz Schubert
As a soloist, Craig can play with a String Quartet, Piano or Organ.
All of the above selections are also available in Brass Quartet Format.
In addition to these pieces, the Brass Quartet also plays:
Sonata from Die Bankelsangerlieder -- anonymous
Ode to Joy -- Ludwig van Beethoven (Theme from his 9th Symphony)
Canzona #2 -- Giovanni Gabrieli
Canzona Bergamasque -- Samuel Scheidt
Sheep May Safely Graze -- Bach
Ave Maria -- Bach/Gounod
Ayre from Grass -- Purcell
Kanon in D -- Johann Pachelbel
Minuet in C -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
All above selections are on the ensemble's Demo CD. Call for a complimentary copy.
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Also See Craig Gibson for sound samples of solo trumpet and organ, playing wedding ceremony favorites.
Call 503-774-2511 for booking information or
email: nwartmgt@bigplanet.com
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