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The Washington Symphonic Brass is an American professional modern brass ensemble, and a not-for-profit 501- (c)(3) arts organization. The ensemble performs in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia areas. The WSB presents live concerts, produces commercial recordings, and educates young brass and percussion musicians. The WSB is the Ensemble-in-Residence at George Mason University and is a collaborative artist with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, the Fairfax Choral Society, and the Amadeus Orchestra.
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History
The Washington Symphonic Brass was founded in 1993 by former National Symphony Orchestra trombonist Milton Stevens and trumpeter/arranger Phil Snedecor. It is incorporated in the state of Maryland.
The ensemble performs custom arrangements written by Phil Snedecor for large brass ensemble and percussion (four trumpets, four horns, four trombones, tuba, timpani, and percussion instruments), and plays both classical and modern symphonic music.
The WSB was presented with a Washington Area Music Award for recording excellence.
In 2012, the WSB's CD, The Edge, featured four of Phil Snedecor's arrangements of the music of Stravinsky, Shostokovich, Copland and Berlioz.
In 2015, the WSB performed a composition by John Henderson at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle during a visit by Pope Francis.
Discography
Songs
Salome's Dance of the Seven VeilsDances With Brass · 2004
Overture to "Dancer in the Dark"Dances With Brass · 2004
Ancient Airs and Dances: Aire di corteAncient Airs for Brass & Organ · 2000