The Bombyx Brass Collective is a resident ensemble of the Bombyx Center, inspired by the passion and dedication of area amateur and professional musicians, and devoted to presenting quality music to diverse audiences. The 30-piece ensemble, founded in January 2022, features diverse combinations of players and instruments within its performances, and plays a mix of musical genres from classical to jazz to pop. BBC members include active and retired music teachers, working professional musicians, current college music majors, and talented amateur musicians.

Join Music Director, Margaret Reidy and the entire ensemble, as they bring their musical vision back to the Bombyx stage. Experience a journey through brass ensemble repertoire featuring stalwarts of the classical composition world, as well as modern musical discoveries.

As always, admission to the ensembles’ performances is free of charge, but donations are always gratefully accepted, with all proceeds going to support future programming and advocacy in the community.

Bombyx Brass 2022-2023 Roster:

Margaret E. Reidy, Music Director Bombyx Brass Collective

Trumpet: Monte Becker, Carol Bobbin, Clayton Brester, Paul Brozek, Will Choe, David Edwards, Josh Thomson, Amanda Metcalfe, Tim Donahue

French Horn: Ira Brezinsky, Shelly Brezinsky, Lucy Colwell, Richard Cuoco, Jody Kinner, Margaret Reidy, Bobbie Hessling

Trombone: Danielle Bowen, Chuck Emery, Joe Sabol, Corrina Smith, Stephen Tilley, Mark Turcotte

Euphonium: David Bussell, Christopher Kempf

Tuba: Mark Hoover, Stew King, Kathy Marcinek, Brian Williams, Jay Witbeck

Percussion: Dave Choquette, Dustin Patrick, Lucas Reed, Dave Tallarida