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John Schoolcraft- Cornet, Flugelhorn, and Piccolo
Trumpet
David Wailes - Cornet and Piccolo Trumpet
Phil Keen
- Baritone and Trombone
Ross Lehman - Trombone and Euphonium
Paul
Chauvin- Tuba The New Century Brass, a most unusual and versatile
Brass Quintet, tantalized audiences at Disneyland as The Make Believe Brass with
their blend of musical virtuosity and playful antics. They perform a wide variety
of original arrangements of light classics, novelty and jazz tunes in programs
ranging from pops to "legit," musical comedy shows to traditional chamber
music concerts and symphonic pops. The group has concertized extensively throughout
the U.S. as well as their home state of Califomia. Currently, they are finishing
their second album for release on Crystal Records. The members of The
New Century Brass are both virtuoso performers and accomplished music arrangers
with the unique ability to customize their music to an event. Typical programs
might include show music of the Big Band Era, Dixieland, jazz, international folk
music and classical masterworks often performed with an unexpected twist. After
spending an evening with The New Century Brass, we are sure you will agree
that it is a brass ensemble delighting us with their performances now and into
the next century. What The Critics Say ".The concert
was outstanding from a musical viewpoint - but also pure entertainment in the
best Disneyland tradition." - Rapid City Journal, Rapid City, SD "...families,
laughing at the antics and keeping time to the upbeat camaraderie of this versatile
group. ...it was a real 'Cool Show.' Now THAT'S entertainment." -
The Lincoln Journal, Lincoln, NE "These top-notch musicians are
also entertainers - a rare and happy combination." - The Evening Journal,
Washington, IA "...virtuoso performers and accomplished music arrangers.
...tantalized the audience ...with its blend of musical virtuosity and playful
antics." - West Central Tribune, Willmar, MN About the Players John
Schoolcraft (cornet, flugelhorn and piccolo trumpet) holds a Bachelor of Music
degree from San Francisco State University and has studied with Joseph Alessi,
Sr. (former principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra), Donald Reinberg
(San Francisco Symphony), and Edward Haug (San Francisco Symphony and Opera Orchestras).
John has performed with the San Francisco Symphony, the Walt Tolleson Orchestra,
the 49er Band, Beach Blanket Babylon, the Blue Moon Orchestra, and with cabaret
singer Sharon McNight. He arranges for the New Century Brass as well as numerous
other groups. David Wailes (cornet and piccolo trumpet) is a graduate
of California State University, Fullerton and the University of Southern Califomia
where he studied with Rob Roy McCregor, Bill Bing and Roy Poper. He is a member
of the Pacific Symphony, The New Sousa Band, Opera Pacific Orchestra and the Americus
Brass Band. He has also performed with such ensembles as the Los Angeles Opera,
Kirov Ballet, New Columbian Brass Band, American Ballet Theater and the Hollywood
Bowl Orchestra. With the Pacific Symphony, David has recorded for the Pro-Arte
and Koch International labels. Phil Keen (baritone and trombone)
has a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Long Beach, and
a Masters from the University of Michigan. Currently he performs with the Fresno
Philharmonic, the Monterey County Symphony and is a member of the Americus Brass
Band As a freelance musician he performs regularly with many Southern California
orchestras and opera companies and has recorded soundtracks for Warner Bros.,
MGM/Lorimar, Columbia and Turner Pictures in Hollywood. He studied with Dennis
Smith (University of Michigan), Jeff Reynolds ( Los Angeles Philharmonic), Loren
Marsteller, and John Hollenbeck. Phil specializes on the alto, tenor and bass
trombones Ross Lehman is the trombonist and euphonium player for
the group. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of California State University, Northridge,
he also studied with Dennis Smith and Miles Anderson. As a freelance performer,
he has worked with the Los Angeles Rams Band and celebrities John Davidson and
Anthony Newley. Currently, Ross is a Minister of Music in Burbank California and
continues to freelance in the Los Angeles area. The New Century Brass features
many of his arrangements. Paul Chawin (tuba and arranger) has performed
with The Brass Band, the Bay Bones, the 49er Band, the San Francisco and Oakland
Symphonies and the Ice Follies. He frequently does studio work for films and commercials
including Street Music, You Asked For It, Charlie Brown Cartoons,
etc. His arrangements have been performed extensively by The Brass Band, the Bay
Bones, the San Francisco Tuba Fest and numerous brass ensembles across the country.
He studied with Floyd Cooley (San Francisco Symphony), John Fletcher (London Symphony),
Dan Divesay at California State University, Hayward, and at the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music. Paul doubles on all of the low brass including trombones
and the euphonium.
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