PALOUSE BRASS

Founded in 2016, the Palouse Brass is a group of university, college, public school, and private school music educators. The group is administered by Executive Director, Dr. Jason M. Johnston, and conducted by Dr. Danh Pham... After several quick conversations with the brass faculty members of Washington State University and the University of Idaho (whose campuses are separated by 10 miles and a state line), it became apparent there is a need for the creation of an 11-piece brass ensemble in the greater Palouse area. Per Miranda's request, we were able to share one tune that would serve to close a collage concert featuring several great works by Bach. I chose the "Great" Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542 by J.S. Bach arranged Michael Allen. We were met with uproarious applause followed by several days of congratulatory adulation. This kind support was enough to garner an invitation to play again the following year but with one caveat - to perform a full length concert as a..

Also known as: Palouse Brass Company