The Brass String Chamber Ensemble, as our name implies, specializes in the majestic combination of brass and string instruments. There are many combination available as you’ll see in the list below. We have bolded the ones that are most popular, but all combinations are wonderful! (The number in parenthesis represents the total number of musicians in each combination.)

String Quartet and One Trumpet (5)
String Quartet and Two Trumpets (6)
String Quartet and Brass Trio (7)
String Quartet and Brass Quartet (8)
String Quartet and Brass Quintet (9)
String Trio and One Trumpet (4)
String Septet and Brass Quintet (12)
Solo Trumpet and Solo Violin * (2)
Two Trumpets and Solo Violin * (3)
Solo Trumpet, Violin and Cello * (3)
Chamber Orchestra (any size)

You may prefer to hear only the elegance and warmth of strings. Here are your choices, again with the most popular bolded.

String Quartet (4)
String Trio (3)
Violin and Cello * (2)
Two Violins * (2)
Solo Violin * (1)
String Quintet (5)
String Orchestra (any size)

For those who prefer the regal sound of brass here are your choices, again with the most popular bolded.

Brass Quintet (5)
Brass Quartet (4)
Brass Trio (3)
Two Trumpets * (2)
Solo Trumpet * (1)
Large Brass Ensemble (any size)

* The instrumentations marked with an asterisk require an organ or piano to accompany us. For all other instrumentations the organ or piano are optional. If you would like assistance in hiring an organist or pianist please let us know.

Vocalists
If you have not already hired a vocalist we would be happy to do so for you. If your ceremony will be in a Catholic church we will select a vocalist who is also an experienced cantor. As long as there is an organist or pianist you can use a vocalist with any of the combinations above. If there will not be an organist or pianist then we recommend at least a string quartet (with optional brass) to accompany the vocalist. If you would like to hire your own vocalist please discuss this with us in advance so we can go over some important details and questions with you.

Additional Instruments
There are many other instruments you may add to our ensembles. Timpani sound great with a brass quintet, and a flute or harp is a nice addition to the strings. A jazz combo is perfect alternative to a dance band or DJ at your reception. Let us know if you are interested in any of these options.