




Since forming nearly 2 decades ago, Presidio Brass has rocketed to success as the face of a bold new generation in brass entertainment. By combining a brass quintet, piano, percussion instruments, guitar, and even vocals, with fresh, original arrangements, their unique sound has become a trademark for the ensemble from San Diego, CA, captivating audiences everywhere. The group signed a deal with Yamaha in 2013, making them an official Yamaha Performing Ensemble.
Presidio Brass has performed in over 40 states, as well as internationally in Canada and China. They have also been featured on National Public Radio.
Members of Presidio Brass have performed with major symphony orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Las Vegas Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, and San Diego Symphony. When not on tour, they continue to perform with orchestras, maintain private teaching studios at local universities, arrange and compose new music, assist with public school music programs, and operate an annual summer music camp for students of all ages.
Lansdale Community Concerts, PA“The show was spectatular!! The audience just raved about them. They were very audience friendly and a big hit! Very easy to work with and very professional. Presidio was FIRST CLASS all evening! Hope to have them back again in the near future.” |
City of Coral Springs, FL“The concert was GREAT! Everyone loved it. The selection of music was especially good, and their banter also went over really well... They’re really nice guys, too. The band directors liked them - and they can be the toughest critics. Everyone’s telling me we need to bring them back, and I’m sure we will.” |
Redmond Community Concert Association, OR“As I sit and relax after today's concerts, with a tasty libation in hand, the afterglow of the two concerts today by Presidio Brass warms my heart. Both audiences gave quick standing O's with much whistling and hooting and good feelings. As the audiences left the hall, smiles were wide and abundant. Lots of high fives and thumbs up were sent my way, which makes what we do as volunteer presenters so rewarding. Amazingly, quite a number of the audiences hung around after each concert to visit with the men. These two concerts were the largest attendance numbers we have experienced. The guys amazed us with their ability to tailor the Outreach Programs to the two different age groups. Amazing. This is the first time we have had artists do back to back Outreach Programs. They were great, the kids loved them and the teachers loved them.” |
Englewood Performing Arts Association, FL“Today’s concerts at the Englewood, (Florida) United Methodist Church won the hearts and music minds of all who attended. The reaction to your performances today was outstanding! Our small community is very appreciative of Englewood Performing Arts Series for bringing people like you that present great music, great artists to greater Englewood. You certainly more than helped in accomplishing that endeavor." |
Entertainment Series of Irving, TX"Presidio Brass! Best concert of the year.” |
Lancaster Community Concert Association, PA“I heartily recommend the passionate performers of Presidio Brass for a stirring concert of great music, superbly played, and entirely entertaining from start to finish.” |
Palm Springs Community Concert Association, CA"Your performance was simply magical." |
Palomar College Performing Arts - Concert Hour, CA“Presidio Brass is a shining example of contemporary ensemble performance--crisp, disciplined playing, an engaging demeanor, and an ability to simultaneously honor the past and embrace the future.” |
Bryan City Schools Band Director, OH“Presidio Brass demonstrated that they truly are one of America's premier brass quintets through a formal concert that was of the absolute highest musical quality. The musical program was by far one of the most technically challenging and professionally performed concerts I have ever had the joy of witnessing.” |
James Wilt, Associate Principal Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic“You guys sound awesome” |
John Lorge, Principal Horn, San Diego Symphony“The Presidio Brass needs to be heard to be believed. Each one of the members is a virtuoso on his instrument and music flows out of them like a stream.” |
Feedback from Educational Outreach - Roseburg, OR“My usually reserved and quiet seventh grader almost never tells me anything that happens at school, even when I ask. He just spent a 10 minute drive telling me the life stories of each member of Presidio Brass, explained a cool tonguing technique used by the trumpet player during "Green Hornet Theme", and just generally relived their concert with me. He told me more about this event than anything else that has happened at school this year. I just thought you should know how impressed he was. Thanks for bringing them in for a show.” |