THE NEW ENGLAND BRASS BAND - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Clerk ( Emeritus )
Douglas Yeo was named Music Director of the New England Brass Band in 1998. Bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1985-2012, he holds a bachelor of music degree from Wheaton College (IL) and a master's degree from New York University. Before coming to Boston he was a member of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and was a high school band director in Edison, New Jersey. He is a frequent lecturer and performer at colleges and universities around the world and has given master classes in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. In 1996 he recorded his best selling solo album, "Proclamation," accompanied by the Black Dyke Mills Band and in 2002, he released a second solo album accompanied by a championship brass band (of solos and duets with British trombonist Nick Hudson), "Two of a Mind," with the Williams Fairey Band. Mr. Yeo has also been soloist with many other bands and orchestras including the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops Orchestra, New York Staff Band of the Salvation Army, the Fodens Band, the Aldbourne Band and the Brass Band Aid Celebrity Brass Band. His other solo recordings include his pioneering project of music for serpent, "Le Monde du Serpent" and an album of sacred music for trombone and piano, "Cornerstone." Douglas Yeo's website, www.yeodoug.com, continues to be recognized for its innovative content and design. He is a member of the NABBA board of directors and editor of NABBA's official publication, "The Brass Band Bridge."
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Music Director
- Our New Music Director
Our new Music Director, Mark Olson, takes command of the New England Brass Band for the 2023-2024 Season. Mark serves as Director of Harvard Band and Wind Ensemble, conducts the Harvard Wind Ensemble and Sunday Jazz Band and serves as advisor to the Harvard University Band.
Music Director Stephen Bulla, received his degree in arranging and composition from Boston's Berklee College of Music, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He served as Chief Arranger to The President's Own U.S. Marine Band and White House Orchestra for thirty years where he was responsible for the production of ceremonial and entertainment music for the administrations of Ronald Reagan through 2010.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Membership
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Member of the Board
- Music Director
- Associate Conductor
Associate Conductor William Rollins is the founding Music