As an ensemble, Seraph Brass delivers music both bright and warm, consistently playing with satisfying tone qualities that, when delivered at their skill levels, make brass music endearing.

Harold Duckett, Knox TN Today

In its 11th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for their “beautiful sounds" (American Record Guide), "fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura). Seraph primarily performs as a quintet, with a dynamic roster drawing from America’s top brass musicians. Seraph Brass is a Yamaha Performing Group and performs exclusively on Yamaha instruments.

"This is a very fine brass quintet that makes beautiful sounds.”

American Record Guide
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January 15, 2026

12:00PM

Seraph Brass at UC Davis

Anne E. Pitzer Center, Recital Hall
Davis, CA
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January 16, 2026

5:00PM

Graduate Student Compositions Recital

Seraph Brass performs a program of works by UC Davis Graduate student composers.

Anne E. Pitzer Center, Recital Hall
Davis, CA
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January 19-23, 2026

Virginia Arts Festival

Residency
Norfolk, VA
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