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Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet

Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet

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(5 reviews)
  • Mankato, MN
  • Classical Ensemble
  • Travels up to 200 miles
  • $500.00
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Al, Steve and Tom ready to play at beautiful Indian Island Winery.

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Overview

Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet is a traditional brass group (2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba) that also performs Jazz standards and classic and current Pop and Rock. With 100 years of combined performance experience, the ABBQ has the skill to provide brass music appropriate for any life occasion; community concerts, weddings, fairs/festivals, birthdays, anniversaries, church services of any denomination, Christmas and holiday parties, corporate events, memorial services and funerals. Please call for repertoire list. Custom arrangements possible for an additional fee. First 90 miles covered by initial fee. $50 mileage for 91 to 180 miles. Overnight stays covered by customer.


5 Reviews

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Beclibrary • June 24, 2022

Great music, great banter

The quintet brought a wonderfully festive air to our event, with Dave's commentary between the songs adding humor and insight to the occasion. Highly recommend!

Hired as:
Classical Ensemble
Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet

Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:

Thank you! We had so much fun helping to break in the new patio event area.

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Michelle C. • January 19, 2022

Festive & Entertaining

This great group provided an afternoon of holiday music. Not only did they play music, they brought humor and history to the show. All the attendees absolutely loved this group - in fact they want them back this summer! You won't be disappointed with the performance.

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Brass Musician, Classical Ensemble
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The P. O. M. • July 3, 2021

Performance at The Pillars of Mankato Senior Living Facility

The residents loved the their performance. Highly recommend these guys to any senior living facility looking to book entertainment for the afternoon

Hired as:
Brass Musician, Classical Ensemble
Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet

Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:

The residents at The Pillars were super fun! They were laughing and singing along to our songs. They made OUR day! See you again soon!

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Laura K. • July 6, 2019

Outside Wedding

Thank you for playing! We received many compliments on the quintet, and it was especially meaningful for our family and our memories of playing brass music with our father. You all sounded wonderful and really made the ceremony feel like a celebration! Best, Laura

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Classical Ensemble
Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet

Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:

It was an honor to share your day with you, Laura! We feel humbled that you picked Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet for your wedding. We are so glad you were happy with our product. Thank you for the kind review. Best,
Dave Stordalen

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Steve F. • March 17, 2017

ABBQ Makes Music for St. James Memorial Dedication

I attended the dedication of the new St. James Area Veterans Memorial and heard the Armstrong Brass play. It was great to hear them play patriotic songs and sing along as they performed the Star spangled Banner.

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Classical Ensemble
Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet

Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:

Thank you, Steve! I'm glad you enjoyed the event. We were proud to be a part of it!

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Price Range: $500.00

Gig Length: 45 - 120 minutes

Languages: English

What to Expect

The ABBQ is a traditional brass quintet that also plays music that is not normally associated with brass quintet.

In concert: you will see us in formal wear and observe a traditional concert experience.

At parties: The ABBQ will interact with the audience in a more casual manner. We may roam through the audience, tell jokes, etc.

At County Fairs or Town Festivals: You will experience a diverse mix of music to appeal to most anyone in the crowd.

At Church Services, Weddings, Memorials, Funerals: The ABBQ provides musical support perfectly fit to your needs in the mood and manner appropriate to the occasion.

On Memorial Day, the Fourth of July or other patriotic observances: You will hear a program of America's most famous patriotic music paired with narration and/or song that will stir your patriotic heart!

About

The Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet was founded in 2015 to provide music for events held at the Viet Nam Traveling Wall Memorial during its southern Minnesota tour that year. The group is comprised of five professional brass players each with over 30 years of performance experience who love the versatility and the variety that performing as a brass quintet provides. Baroque, Classical, Movie and TV Themes, Romantic, Renaissance, Rock, Jazz, and Pop. We play it all!

Additional Booking Notes

Custom Arrangements: requested arrangements are possible for an additional fee.
**ABBQ requests at least 3 months notice when requesting a custom arrangement to insure a quality product for your event or celebration.***

Sound: ABBQ generally performs without amplification. A narration microphone is helpful for crowds over 100 or in open spaces. Please advise if ABBQ needs to provide its own sound system.

Lighting: Area needs to be well lit. Please advise if ABBQ needs to bring its own light source.

Set Length: ABBQ gives the best performance when we can present 45 minutes sets with a 15 or 20 minute break after each set. Longer or all day performances will require longer breaks (depending on repertoire) to ensure a quality performance throughout the entire day.

Services Offered

Classical Ensemble Brass Musician

Upcoming Booked Events

October 15, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony

Past Booked Events

October 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm ABBQ at the Grand Kabaret
August 02, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Vintage Band Festival
August 01, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Vintage Band Festival
July 06, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Waseca Soap Box Derby
July 05, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
July 05, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Spring Valley Wedding
May 27, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am Truman Memorial Day Observance
May 25, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Rehearsal and recording
July 26, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Blue Earth County
July 25, 2018 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm Faribault County Fair
April 19, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm New Ulm Public Library Concert
February 11, 2018 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm Rehearsal/Recording Session
January 14, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm Rehearsal and Recording Session
December 17, 2017 • 9:30am - 10:30am Grace Lutheran Christmas Service/Waseca
November 30, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm St. James Library Holiday Concert
May 29, 2017 • 10:00am - 11:00am St. James Memorial Day Observance
May 13, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Indian Island Winery - Janesville
May 07, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Rehearsal/Recording
April 16, 2017 • 8:00am - 9:00am Easter Service/St. John's the Baptist, Mankato
March 26, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm Rehearsal and Photo Shoot
February 26, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm REHEARSAL/RECORDING SESSION

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Set List

Classical Music:
Music of Albeniz, Bach, Barber, Brahms, Debussy, Dukas, Dvorak, Gabrieli, Gershwin, Handel, Haydn, Holst, Mozart, Offenbach, Pachelbel, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Purcell, R.V. Williams, Saints-Saens, Scheidt, Tchaikovsky, Tschesnokov and more.

JAZZ:
Ain't Misbehavin'
Alexander's Ragtime Band
American Patrol
Blue Skies
Bugle Call Rag
Do Nothin' 'til You Hear From Me
Fly Me To The Moon
Hunting Wabbits
In A Sentimental Mood
Just A Closer Walk
Kansas City Blues
Little Brown Jug
Mood Indigo
New York, New York
Nightengale Sang in Berkeley Square
St. Louis Blues
Satin Doll
Stardust
Sweet Georgia Brown
That's A-Plenty
Summertime
Tuxedo Junction
What Are You Doing For The Rest Of Your Life
When I Fall In Love
When The Saints Go Marching In
(Real Book Tunes as requested)

PATRIOTIC:
Amazing Grace
America The Beautiful
Armed Forces Service Songs
Americans We
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Bravura
Liberty Bell March
Minnesota March
National Emblem March
Requiem for A Soldier from Band of Brothers
Star Spangled Banner
Stars and Stripes Forever

MOVIE/TV:
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Baby Elephant Walk
Band of Brothers Theme (Requiem for a Soldier)
Cantina Band Theme from Star Wars
Go The Distance from Hercules
James Bond Theme
Magnificent Seven
Captain America Theme
Mission Impossible
Masterpiece Theatre
Pink Panther
Raider's March
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Main Title Theme
Hogwart's Hymn
Hogwart's March
Magnificent Seven Theme
Magnum P.I. Theme
Police Academy March
Star Trek Theme
Skyfall Theme
Superman Theme
Them from the Lone Ranger
Wizard of Oz

POLKA:
At the Mill
California Polka
Forsaken Love
Grandmother's Laendler
Helena Polka
Jolly Crowd
Snow Flower Polka
Golden Days Polka
Auf Weidersehen - Schottische
Blue Eyes Waltz
St. Paul Waltz
Tinker Polka
Aunt Ella's Polka
Laendler No. 20
Martha Polka
The Village Tavern

ROCK:
Bad Romance (Lady Gaga)
Can't Buy Me Love (Beatles)
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (Frankie Valli)
Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas)
Don't Stop Believin' (Journey)
Eleanor Rigby (Beatles)
Hey Jude (Beatles)
I Want You Back (Michael Jackson)
When I'm 64 (Beatles)
With A Little Help From My Friends (Beatles)
Ob-Bla-Di,Ob-Bla-Da (Beatles)
Penny Lane (Beatles)
September (Earth, Wind and Fire)
Some Nights (Fun)
Yesterday (Beatles)

WEDDING:
3 Elizabethan Madrigals, Morley
Adagio, Barber
Air, Bach
Alleluia, Mozart
Antiphonal, Sweelinck
Ave Maria, Bach-Gounod
Canzona per Sonare #2, Gabrieli
Fugue KV626, Mozart
Gavotte, Bach
Hallelujah, Amen from Judas Maccabeus, Handel
Hungarian Dance, Brahms
Kanon, Pachelbel
My Spirit Be Joyful, Bach
Prayer from Hansel und Gretel, Humperdinck
Promenade, Mussorgsky
Rondeau, Mouret
Rondo All Turca, Mozart
Simple Gifts, Copland
Trumpet Tune, Stanley
Trumpet Voluntary, Clarke
Voluntary on Old 100th, Purcell
Wachet Auf, Bach
(Custom arrangements available with advance notice)

CHRISTMAS:
Armstrong Boulevard BQ has brass arrangements of all the most popular secular and sacred Christmas favorites.

Team

Thomas Bierer Trumpet, Cornet and Fluegelhorn
Craig Brenden Trumpet, Cornet and Fluegelhorn
Steve Spieker Horn
David Stordalen Trombone/Bass Trombone
Al Tonn Tuba

Influences & Inspiration

Brass: Philip Jones Ensemble, Canadian Brass, Empire Brass, Summit Brass, Boston Brass, Dallas Brass,

Rock: Beatles, Kansas, Boston, Rush, Rolling Stones, Carlos Santana, Jeff Pocaro, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani

Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Clapton, Roy Buchanan, Robert Cray

Jazz: Buddy Rich Big Band, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, Clifford Brown, Thomas Bacon, Carl Fontana, Frank Rosalino, Louis Armstrong, Gordon Goodwin, Andy Martin, Eric Marienthal, Chick Corea,

Setup Requirements

5 chairs

Staging: Stage area must be reasonably level and larger than 10 X 15 feet.

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