Bio

The regal elegance of brass music combined with the seasoned flexibility of experienced professional musicians is the hallmark of the Lanier Brass Quintet. Having compiled an extensive repertoire of Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Jazz, and Popular works, the Lanier Brass Quintet is an ideal ensemble for wedding ceremonies, commencements, dedications and other occasions of grandeur and pomp. From the stateliness of the classics, to the excitement of fanfares and marches, to the fun and frivolity of Dixieland, the lush sonority of these brass instruments provides audiences with a range of sounds and styles unmatched by any other chamber ensemble.

Over the past several years, these musicians' wide-ranging appeal has become evident, moving audiences with their warmth and charm. The Lanier Brass Quintet is very flexible dynamically and can fill the largest cathedrals with glorious sound while also providing an artistic subdued atmosphere for those more intimate settings. More than just a concert, "Goose Bumps Guaranteed," is the tag line for The Lanier Brass, and you can count on programming that will provide something for every member of your audience.

 

"My husband and I were married on May 14, 2005 in a quaint evening ceremony. Everything was perfect, right down to each flower. Part of what set the atmosphere that we wanted to achieve was the beautiful music performed by the Lanier Brass Quintet. My husband and I are musicians, so it was important that the music be perfect. They worked with us from the beginning - accommodating each request we had. They even played music we requested that wasn't on their list! They made the music selection and planning very smooth. Marion and the other guys did a wonderful job at the ceremony, so much so, that I am still receiving compliments. If you are planning a wedding ceremony and are interested in a brass quintet, this is the group to have. They come with my husband and my highest recommendation!

Thanks Lanier Brass for all the hard work that was thoughtfully put into our ceremony!"

- Derrick and Beth Shaw

Wedding Processionals/Recessionals
TITLE	COMPOSER	COMMENTS	HEAR
Trumpet Voluntary	Clarke	Most Popular Processional for Brass
Trumpet Voluntary	Stanley	Awesome Processional
Trumpet Tune	Purcell	A Great Recessional
"Hornpipe" from The Water Music	Handel	Very Popular Recessional
"Prelude" from Te Deum	Charpentier	Stately Processional
Wedding March	Wagner	Processional traditionally performed on piano/organ
Wedding March	Mendelssohn	Recessional traditionally performed on piano/organ
Intrada	Purcell	Very Majestic
"Rondeau" from Fanfares avec une suitte de simphonies	Mouret	Masterpiece Theatre theme - Excellent Recessional
Wedding Prelude Selections
"Air" from Orchestral Suite in D Major, BWV 1068	Bach	Great for seating Mothers/Grandmothers
"Allelujah" from Exsultate, Jubilate	Mozart	Beautiful for brass
Canzona Ars Nova	G. Gabrieli	Great sounds for brass!
Canzona per sonare No. 4	G. Gabrieli	Italian music from the Renaissance
"One Hand, One Heart" from West Side Story	Bernstein	From the muiscal, Gorgeous!
"Somewhere" from West Side Story	Bernstein	Also from the musical
"Canzona Bergamasque" from the Battle Suite	Scheidt	Exciting prelude music
"Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral" from Lohengrin	Wagner	Bridal procession from the opera Lohengrin
"Fanfare" from La Peri	Dukas	A great way to open the prelude music
"Galliard Battaglia" from the Battle Suite	Scheidt	Exciting prelude music
The Heavens Declare the Glory of God	Marcello	A Great Processional or prelude piece
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" from Cantata no. 147	Bach	Great for seating mothers/grandmothers
Kanon in D	Pachelbel	Great for seating Mothers/Grandmothers
My Spirit Be Joyful from the Easter Cantata No. 146	Bach	Beautiful prelude
Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9	Beethoven	A Great recessional or prelude
O Perfect Love	Barnby	Great for seating Mothers/Grandmothers
"The Rejoicing" from The Royal Fireworks	Handel	A Prelude, but also a great Processional/Recessional
"Rondeau" from Abdelazer	Purcell	A Prelude, but also a great Processional/Recessional