The Saint Mark Brass

Mission

To be a self-funded, high-level double brass quintet that serves the musical needs and goals of Saint Mark’s ministries, its members, and the vibrant Atlanta arts community for years to come.

Background

Established in 2002, the Saint Mark Brass is an all-volunteer ensemble comprised of top amateur and semi-professional Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, and Tuba players, and is quickly becoming Midtown Atlanta’s most sought-after chamber music ensemble. The Brass participates in Saint Mark worship providing voluntaries, accompaniment for choral music and congregational hymn singing, and major concert efforts during the Christmas and Easter seasons. The Brass also makes guest appearances and stages concerts with a variety of both secular and sacred repertoire throughout the year.

Repertoire

The Brass performs a wide range of works, encompassing virtually all relevant musical styles and difficulty levels, including sacred, classical, gospel, jazz, holiday, Broadway, and more. In recent years, our audiences have heard us play Glorias by Rutter and Vivaldi; Just a Closer Walk in the Dixieland arrangement from The Canadian Brass; Traditionals like When the Saints Go Marchin’ In, Down by the Riverside, and Deep River; various Gabrieli Sonatas and other antiphonal works with and without help from the magnificent Aeolian Skinner Organ in the Saint Mark Sanctuary; and many, many more.

Rehearsals

Weekly rehearsals are scheduled as needed and typically on Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the McDowell Fine Arts Center, located on the top floor of the Saint Mark education building. Click here for directions.

Booking the Saint Mark Brass

We are available! Have an extra-special church service or concert that needs a little pop? Looking to add some fanfare to your event? Need additional players for an orchestra or other musical group? Saint Mark Brass can help! Whether you need a pair of trumpets for a voluntary, or a full double brass quintet to bring Gabrieli to life – we can make it happen at a very competitive rate. To discuss your needs and book the Brass, contact Joe, brass@stmarkumc.org, 678-464-0544.

About Membership

Interested in joining the Saint Mark Brass? We currently have openings for talented, college-level Trumpet, French Horn and Trombone players. Please contact Joe Miller, brass@stmarkumc.org, 678-464-0544 to learn more about the group and how to join.