CMNW Free Community Concert with Columbia River Brass Quintet & Instrument Petting Zoo

• Scott Winks, trumpet
• Bruce B. Dunn, trumpet
• Daniel Partridge, French horn
• David Conditt, trombone
• John Walling, tuba

Chamber Music Northwest is excited to partner with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to bring their Columbia River Brass Quintet to Leroy Haagen Park in Vancouver! Arrive a little early for an Instrument Petting Zoo with Beacock Music beginning at 6pm, and make a night of it by staying after the performance for a movie in the park!

Come see the Columbia River Quintet members Scott Winks (trumpet), Bruce B. Dunn (trumpet), Dr. Dan Partridge (horn), David Conditt (trombone), and John Walling (tuba). Pack a picnic and bring your own seats to enjoy this fun and family-friendly outdoor concert! This performance will feature the BRAND NEW SoundsTruck NW, the Northwest's premier mobile concert stage.

About Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW)

Chamber Music Northwest serves more than 50,000 people annually in Oregon and SW Washington with exceptional chamber music through over 100 events annually, including our flagship Summer Festival, year-round concerts, community activities, educational programs, broadcasts, and innovative collaborations with other arts groups. CMNW is the only chamber music festival of its kind in the Northwest and one of the most diverse classical music experiences in the nation, virtually unparalleled in comparable communities.

Chamber Music Northwest's mission is to inspire our community through concerts and events celebrating the richness and diversity of chamber music, performed by artists of the highest caliber, presenting our community with exceptional opportunities for enjoyment, education, and reflection.

About Columbia River Brass Ensemble

The Columbia River Brass Ensemble is a chamber ensemble playing music of various styles and genres. The CRB is a freelance group made up of local freelance musicians. CRB is equally comfortable playing preludes and processionals for weddings, church services, recitals, and other services.

About SoundsTruck NW

During the pandemic, SoundsTruck NW Founder and Director Yoko Greeney reimagined the concert experience for maximum flexibility, resiliency, and access. The result is a movable venue that allows for invigorating and connective performances while social distancing outdoors. The beautiful and durable stage trailer and truck combination situates in any drivable location. With its high level of innovation, SoundsTruck NW expands the arena for both audiences and culturemakers throughout the Pacific Northwest.

SoundsTruck NW supports the health, wellbeing, and vibrancy of communities by bringing live ensemble music and family-oriented programming into neighborhoods, nature, and institutions. Utilizing its unique mobile stage, SoundsTruck NW increases access and connection to the arts with priority given to underserved areas.

About Scott Winks, trumpet

https://www.bighornbrass.org/scott-winks/

About Bruce B. Dunn, trumpet

http://www.brucebdunntrumpet.com/home.html

About Daniel Partridge, French horn

https://www.pdx.edu/profile/daniel-partridge

About John Walling, tuba

John Walling, tuba, is a founding member of the Portland Brass Quintet and has performed with west coast symphonies and brass groups during the last 30 years including the Santa Cruz Symphony, San Jose Symphony, Reed Street Brass Quintet, and Burbank Symphony. John received his music performance degree at the University of California at Santa Cruz. As a brass and band specialist, John teaches with the MUSE Band Program and currently works with over 100 students. He also plays tuba, trombone, and string bass with several local jazz ensembles including Jass Two plus One, Stumptown Jazz, and The Swingtyme Jazz Band.