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Who We Are

The Washington Symphonic Brass

The Washington Symphonic Brass has become a notable and significant part of the musical offerings in the DC Metropolitan area. Conductor Milt Stevens and trumpeter/arranger Phil Snedecor formed this group in 1993 out of their love for performing great music with first-rate people and musicians. Individually, the members of the WSB are some of the finest musicians on their instruments, in demand with the nation's best orchestras and premiere military ensembles and many having extensive solo recording careers as well. Over the years, the WSB has contributed significantly to the repertoire for large brass ensemble and has recorded these extensively on major recording labels, making it one of the most recorded large brass ensembles in the world. Their repertoire covers five centuries and appeals to all ages and musical preferences

Incorporated in the State of Maryland, the Washington Symphonic Brass is a not-for-profit 501c(3) corporation. Our IRS form 990 and our Schedule A is avaliable upon request. We are sponsored, in part, by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Cultural Arts Foundation of Anne Arundel County. In addition to these organizations, we are supported by individual and corporate donors.

 

 
 
Milton Stevens, Co-founder of The Washington Symphonic Brass

In Memoriam

Milton Stevens 1942-2007

Milt Stevens was the Music director, conductor and co-founder of the Washington Symphonic Brass. Along with Phil Snedecor, Milt conceived, guided, and built The Washington Symphonic Brass into a premier ensemble. He gave enthusiastically, willingly, and unselfishly toward the development and furtherance of this ensemble. Milt leaves behind an academic and musical legacy. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

 
 

The Artists

 
Phil Snedecor, co-founder, manager and arranger of The Washington Symphonic Brass.

Co-founder, manager and arranger

Phil Snedecor

If you are interested in WSB arrangements created by Phil Snedecor, please visit PhilSnedecor.com.

 
The Trumpet Section - Phil Snedecor, Mathew Harding, Scott Sabo, Chris Gekker.

The Trumpet Section

Phil Snedecor, Matthew Harding, Scott Sabo, Chris Gekker

(left to right)

 
Low Brass Section - David Brown, Paul Schultz, David Sciannella, Bryan Bourne and Charles Casey.

Low Brass Section


David BrownPaul Schultz,
David SciannellaBryan Bourne and Charles Casey

(left to right) 

 
 
The Horn Section - Chandra Cervantes, Amy Horn, Teresa Bosch and Marty Hackleman.

The Horn Section

Chandra Cervantes, Amy Horn
Teresa Bosch and marty hackleman 

(left to right) 

 
Tuba - David Brown.

Tuba

David Brown

 

 
Percussion - Kelly Hackleman (Piano), Joe Connell, Bill Richards and Shari Rak.

Percussion

Kelly Hackleman (piano), Joe Connell, Bill Richards and Shari Rak


(left to right)

 
 

Board of Advisors

 

Leonard Slatkin
Ginger Culpepper
David Hickman
Ted Libbey

 

William Neil
Thomas Beveridge
Max Culpepper Edward Kelly

 

Raymond Mase
Samuel Pilafian
Robert Shafer Bruce Brieny

 

 

Luis Haza
Douglas Major
Gerard Schwarz
Brad Spencer