TOC Lunchtime Concert: Portlandia Brass Ensemble
Free
- Jessica Dover, trumpet
- John Dover, trumpet
- Kelley Elliott, French horn
- Jason Elliott, trombone
- Andy Taylor, trombone
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 (Serenade No. 13 for strings in G major) ("IV. Rondo allegro")
Johann Sebastian Bach — The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080 (Contrapunctus)
Franz Schubert — Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, D. 485 (selection)
George Gershwin — "Someone to Watch Over Me" from Oh, Kay!
Unknown — O when the saints go marching in
Portlandia Brass Ensemble fall program, "Classically Yours," will include works by Bruckner, Mozart, Bach, Schubert, Gershwin, and more.
Concert will be presented in person at The Old Church, and streamed online via YouTube. You can also watch the on Cable TV Sundays at 9pm, Tuesdays at 7pm, & Saturdays at 3pm on Comcast Channel 331 or 11.
About Portlandia Brass Ensemble
The Portlandia Brass Ensemble is a fun-loving group of active, professional musicians, who built their street cred at well-known music schools (including New England Conservatory, Eastman, UNT), symphonies (like Eugene and Salem), and many exciting music groups. They love to bring music up close and personal and perform in all kinds of venues, from in-home concerts to traditional concert halls. Past performances include the University of Portland, Oregon Symphony Prelude, The Old Church Lunchtime Concerts, Reed College commencement, Willamette Ale & Cider House and Groupmuse. Their music programs have 'a little something for everyone' - songs you know, and new ones to love; you might find yourself sitting with the band or playing an unusual rhythm instrument.
http://www.portlandiabrass.com/About Jessica Dover, trumpet
Jessica graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. While at SFCO she performed as a soloist throughout San Francisco. Jessica earned a BM – trumpet performance at University of Colorado at Boulder. She has been a past member of the Flatirons, SFCoM Brass, and CU Boulder Graduate Brass Quintet. Jessica switched gears to focus on her love of language and has a rich career as a professional certified court and medical Spanish interpreter and translator. She now has her own business as a language professional. She continued to perform as a singer as a member of the Three Ds. Her trumpet teachers include Stanley Friedman (Interlochen), Mario Guarneri (SFCO), Terry Sawchuck (CU), Jon Faddis, and members of the American Brass Quintet (Aspen Music Festival).
About John Dover, trumpet
John Dover is an endorsed artist and clinician for Bach trumpets. Through his tenure as a professional musician, he has had the opportunity to work with some of the industries top talents, performing in any genre of music from classical to rock to jazz. John brings his warmth and depth to every stage. As a story teller through sound, John has also ventured into the world of writing with his creation of Johnny Scotch, a series of comic books and story collections that has inspired its own Jazz Noir musical show composed by Thomas Barber and performed by John Dover. The Jazz Noir adventures that John shares through his stories tap into the dark and heroic nature of his music.
Other projects and performers John has worked with include: Jeff Coffin, Patrick Lamb, The John Dover Quintet, Johnny Scotch and the Rocks, The Choppers Brass Quintet, The High Street Band, The Legacy Big Band, Opera Theater Oregon, The Montana Jazz Collective, David Brothers, Sean Ghazi, Tony Starlight, Bo Ayars, and the list continues to build. As an artist and clinician for Bach Trumpets, John gets the opportunity to share his passion for music with the younger generation through clinics and guest artist appearances as well.
http://johndmusic.com/index.htmlAbout Kelley Elliott, French horn
Kelley received her MM at University of California at Santa Barbara where she studied with Steven Gross. Prior teachers include Warren Gref and Barry Tuckwell. She attended the Barry Tuckwell Institute and toured Australia with the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra. Kelley is principal horn with the Willamette Falls Symphony and Oregon Mahler Festival. She also serves on the boards of directors for both groups. Kelley is a member of the International Horn Society. She teaches privately at her studio in Oregon City.
About Jason Elliott, trombone
Jason earned his bachelor's degree in trombone performance from the University of California at Santa Barbara where he studied with Bill Booth of the Los Angeles Opera and Hollywood Bowl Orchestras. In addition to being a founding member of Portlandia Brass Ensemble, Jason is also 2nd Trombonist of the Salem Orchestra and the Principal Trombonist of Willamette Falls Symphony. While enjoying an active freelance schedule performing in a wide variety of genres, ensembles, and recording projects, Jason also teaches privately and works as a solo guest artist clinician, composer, and arranger. Previous private teachers include: Bill Booth, Charles Reneau, Dr. Bruce Tychinski, Joseph Alessi, Larry Zalkind, Phil Keen, Sean Reusch, Toby Oft.
https://jasonelliott.mystrikingly.com/About Andy Taylor, trombone
After an exciting few years at the Eastman School of Music, Andy detoured to earn his BS CS&Math and pursue a high tech career in computer science winding up at Intel. Andy has studied with John Marcellus (ESM), Mark Lusk (Penn State), Joe Stanko and Perry Martin. He has been mind-numbingly fortunate to perform with Vanessa Williams, Joe Morello, Frank Foster, and under the direction of Aaron Copland. He was a performer at the 2017 Pokorny Seminar and principal bass trombone with the Salem Symphony. Today, you can also find him in Rose City Trombones, Vanport Jazz, & Second Wind Jazz Combo. Andy is a member of Oregon Music Educators Association, and International Trombone Association. He teaches privately in Portland and freelances around town on bass and tenor trombone.
http://www.tromboneandy.com/