Committed to creative collaboration, the Spectrum Brass Quintet works with innovative performers to enrich and enliven the chamber music experience. Their debut recording - Rhapsody: The Music of George Gershwin features pianist Aviram Reichert, soprano Elizabeth Stoner, and drummer Alex Trajano in an exploration of Gershwin's greatest hits. Spectrum also has two concert showcases. The first - Who Could Ask For Anything More? showcases the music from Rhapsody in an exciting live format. The second - Salsa Metales, features Spectrum Brass Quintet with orchestra performing a tremendous collection of Latin music!

Repertoire

The Spectrum Brass Quintet currently has two concert showcases, both created in collaboration with composer and arranger Jim Stephenson. Their Gershwin revue Who Could Ask For Anything More?, combines the ambiance of an orchestra concert with the energy of a cabaret. The new addition of their feature with orchestra, Salsa Metales, promises to enthrall audiences with the showmanship of brass chamber music, the breadth and power of a symphony orchestra, and the energy and passion of Latin music. In addition, the Spectrum Brass Quintet is excited to announce a new project with Jim Stephenson to commission a new work for brass quintet and band to be premiered in the fall of 2010. This work will be combined with master-classes, coachings, and a formal recital to create the Spectrum Residency program. This new addition to the repertoire will educate and entertain young musicians throughout the country. With music masterfully crafted by Jim Stephenson and flawlessly performed by the Spectrum Brass Quintet, audiences will be sure to leave wanting more.

Who Could Ask for Anything More? An All-Gershwin Revue

Imagine a performance where a brass quintet commands the stage with power and grace, a concert pianist displays dazzling virtuosity, and a soprano sweetly sings a heartfelt song. Imagine presenting an event that not only packs the house, but also receives standing ovations before intermission and after the final note. The Spectrum Brass Quintet delivers it all in one mind-blowing package. With a first half suited for the Symphony Hall and a second half perfect for a night on the town, Who Could Ask For Anything More? promises to lure diverse and enthusiastic audiences into your venue and create lasting memories that will have them coming back for more.

Salsa Metales for Brass Quintet and Orchestra

Written and produced by James Stephenson and commissioned and premiered by the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra, Salsa Metales (Brass Sauce) fuses the virtuosity and versatility of a touring brass quintet with the power and presence of a symphony orchestra. Guaranteed to have any audience on its feet with driving dance rhythms and intensely beautiful scoring by Stephenson, Salsa Metales is a showcase for the entire ensemble, highlighting the orchestra while providing a top-notch chamber solo experience for your venue.