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Guest Recital: US Navy Band Brass Quintet
Violin Cello
Location: Alumni Concert Hall, College of Fine Arts @ 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States - 2-20-2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (America/New_York) (1 hour 30 minutes)

Guest Recital

US Navy Band Brass Quintet

 

Program:

J.S. Bach (arr. C. Siepp) My Spirit Be Joyful

Johannes Brahms (arr. N. Halbig) Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor

Andre LaFosse Suite Impromptu

Kevin McKee Vuelta del Fuego

Reena Esmail Tuttarana

 

Since 1971, the Navy Band Brass Quintet has performed at ceremonies and events throughout the Washington area, including high visibility performances at the White House, Pentagon, State Department and Washington Navy Yard. Notable performances include inaugural events for President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney in 2000 and 2004, the dedication of the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and remembrance services at the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. Additionally, the group has been featured on NBC's Meet the Press and the Today Show. Committed to educational outreach, the quintet is an active participant in the Navy Band's Music in the Schools program, and has presented masterclasses and clinics nationwide at high schools, universities and international music conferences.

 
The quintet's repertoire includes over 400 works spanning six centuries, with many compositions arranged by its members. The group is comprised of Chief Musicians Nathaniel Willson, and Musician 1st Class Caeley Jackson, Jesse Saldana, Nick Halbig, and John Mangonon. Additionally, the group is joined by Musician 1st Class Alex Kovling for the duration of 2026 Northeast Tour. Brass Quintet members are often featured soloists and principal players with the Concert Band.

 


Cost: Free and open to the public; No tickets required. 

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