2pm, Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Join Houston Brass Quintet for “Frost and Fire”, a concert of tunes inspired by the cold of winter contrasted with the fiery music of Latin America. HBQ is proud to welcome friend and internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Cecilia Duarte as a featured soloist on the program. As audiences have come to expect, there is always something for everyone in the Houston Brass Quintet’s dazzling performances.

Performance Location: The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring 77379
Date & Time: 2:00 p.m., January 14, 2025
Tickets: $18 Adult, $15 Senior, $12 Child/Student, $12 Groups of 6 or more
Season Ticket Sales: On Sale Now – $145 Adult, $120 Senior, $95 Child/Student
Single Ticket Sales: 9am, Thursday, August 1, 2024

Sarah Perkins, Trumpet, is a founding member and Managing Director of the Houston Brass Quintet. She calls Houston home after receiving her master’s degree from University of Houston. She is an active freelancer, and teaches at the Village School. She hopes to keep brass chamber music relevant and alive in the Houston area.

Russell Haehl, Trumpet, was born and raised in Houston. Russell is an active freelancer and teacher in the Houston-area. He attended the High School for Performing and Visual Arts, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Houston. In addition to being the Artistic Director and first trumpet of HBQ, Russell is a member of the Houston-based jazz band, Julia and the Standards.

Mary Gold, French Horn, is a founding member of the Houston Brass Quintet. She is an active musician, teacher, and conductor in the Houston area. Mary teaches Band in Katy I.S.D. and is Music Director for the Houston Sinfonietta. She is a member of Texas Music Educators Association where she was Region 23 Junior High Band Coordinator for 15 years as well as a member of Texas Bandmasters Association.

Ryan Rongone, Trombone, maintains an active freelance career as a trombonist in the Houston area. Currently, he is a member of the Houston Brass Quintet and the Principal Trombonist of the Houston British Brass Band. He is also a regular substitute with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Ballet, and the Houston Jazz Orchestra.

Allyn Lindsey, Tuba, grew up in the Houston area, where he enjoys an active freelancing and teaching career. In addition to playing tuba, Allyn also plays bass trombone, electric bass, and frequently writes arrangements for the group. Allyn attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as Texas State University.

Special Guests

Spanish Percussionist, Jesús Pacheco maintains a busy life as a freelancer, performing with ensembles such as Mercury Chamber Orchestra, Ars Lyrica Houston, Magnolia City Brass Band, amongst others. Jesús obtained his Percussion Performance Degree from the Music Conservatory in Sevilla, Spain. He moved to Houston in 2012, and this diverse city gives him the opportunity to perform different genres ranging from Early Music to Flamenco, Latin Jazz, or Musical Theatre.

Cecilia Duarte: A soloist in the Grammy-winning album Duruflé: The Complete Choral Works, Cecilia has been praised by The New York Times as “A creamy voiced mezzo-soprano.” Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, Cecilia is a versatile singer that has performed around the world singing a variety of music styles, especially early and contemporary music.”