Bombyx Brass Collective

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, still in its infancy, was founded in January 2022 and features diverse combinations of players and instruments within its performances, playing a mix of musical genres from classical to jazz to pop. BBC members include active and retired music teachers, working professional musicians, and talented amateur musicians. In addition to their work with the BBC, members perform frequently throughout the Valley in a wide variety of professional and amateur ensembles.

The ensemble was 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.

Bombyx Brass Collective Members

Music Director: Juli Sansoucy

Trumpet: Dara Adams-Smith, Karen Atherton, Clayton Brester, Monte Becker, Carol Bobbin, Will Choe, Joyana Damon, Melissa Griffin, Corrin Moss, Josh Thomson

French Horn: Ira Brezinsky, Shelly Brezinsky, Lucy Colwell, Richard Cuoco, Jody Kinner

Trombone: Tim Atherton, Kay Becker, Danielle Bowen, Chuck Emery, Scott Pemrick, Joe Sabol, Shelby Serio, Mark Turcotte

Euphonium: David Bussell, Tom Dandeneau, Christopher Kempf, Maura Riel

Tuba: Mark Hoover, Brian Williams, Jay Witbeck

Percussion: Andrew Armstrong, Lauren Chiodo, David Choquette, Lucas Reed, Ryan Schneider, Dave Tallarida