Zephyr Brass Collective
Zephyr Brass Collective
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For Concert and Residency Booking Inquiries:
Marian Liebowitz (MLAM)
Phone: (619) 988-0751
Email: marian (at) marianliebowitz.com
http://www.marianliebowitz.com/
Next Show:
Friday, April 17 - University of Northern Colorado Residency - Show 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 25 - FoCoMX (Fort Collins Music Experience) - Show 9 PM at Fort Collins Museum of Art
Thursday, April 30 - Muse Performance Space -
Show 7 PM
Based in Denver, Colorado, Zephyr Brass Collective is redefining what a brass quintet can be. Known for their fearless blend of classical precision and boundary-pushing creativity, this powerhouse ensemble seamlessly moves from reimagined pop anthems to bold new commissions, and from jazz-infused grooves to electrifying takes on orchestral favorites.
From intimate listening rooms to festival stages, every show is an invitation to discover, to connect, and to experience brass chamber music as vibrant, daring, and unapologetically alive. Zephyr has racked up thousands of new fans through viral performance videos, proving that brass chamber music can be as fresh and current as any genre on stage today.
Recent appearances include residencies at Colorado State University, and the University of Wyoming, where the ensemble presented programs highlighting new and emerging works for brass quintet.
Each ensemble member is a celebrated performer, clinician, and educator across the Rocky Mountain region. The ensemble's musicians hold degrees from Colorado State University, the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Iowa, and the University of New Mexico. Artistic Director Joe Smith led a brass quintet to consecutive First Place finishes in the Small Ensemble Division at the North American Brass Band Association Championships in 2024 and 2025.
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Testimonials:
The Zephyr Brass Collective has been a standout presence at Colorado State University’s Trumpet Day for the past two years. Individually, they are exceptionally talented brass performers; as a group, they have carved out a distinctive and compelling artistic voice. Their performances are engaging, imaginative, and thoughtfully crafted for a wide range of audiences, particularly young musicians. Their programming strikes an ideal balance between artistic integrity and accessibility, incorporating standard repertoire, newly commissioned works, and creative, effective transcriptions of popular music.
Beyond performance, Zephyr demonstrates a deep commitment to education and community engagement. Their collaborative clinic alongside the U.S. Air Force Academy Band’s “Stellar Brass” was especially impactful, offering students valuable insight into both artistic vision and the practical realities of building a professional ensemble.
What is most exciting is the group’s continued artistic growth, they are clearly establishing a top-level reputation, actively commissioning new works, and contributing meaningfully to the evolving landscape of professional brass quintets. The students at CSU’s Trumpet Day were deeply impressed. Zephyr Brass Collective is an ensemble on the rise, and I recommend them enthusiastically.
—Stanley Curtis, D.M.
Associate Professor of Trumpet, Colorado State University