Acclaimed as "the perfect blend of virtuosity and vitality" (Chicago Brass Festival), the Alliance Brass has emerged as one of the country’s most exciting ensembles. Dazzling audiences with a repertoire ranging from the early Renaissance to jazz and beyond, the ensemble’s rigorous performance schedule has brought audiences to their feet all over the United States.

Alliance Brass players are Amy Nelson and Chris O'Hara, trumpet; Kelly Langenberg, French horn; Steven Duncan, trombone; and James Langenberg, tuba.

Members of the ensemble have also performed all over the world from Canada and Mexico to Russia, the UK, and Japan, having shared the stage with ensembles such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the Cleveland Orchestra. In addition to performance, the ensemble is equally dedicated to the education of the next generation of musicians and music-lovers alike. The Ravinia Music Festival raves that the Alliance Brass "has the ability to engage audiences both with excitement and insight, offering a fascinating and rich musical performance." Members of the Alliance Brass have served on faculty at some of the top music institutions including the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, DePaul University, Midwest Young Artists, University of Illinois Chicago, the International Festival and Institute at Round Top, and more.

Beyond their teaching efforts, the ensemble also offers a wide range of programs designed to complement and enhance school music programs. Whether through performance, clinics, or workshops, the Alliance Brass has an infectious enthusiasm they use to inspire a passion for music wherever they go.

An informal reception with light refreshments will follow the recital, when attendees can meet the member of the Brass in person.