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05:48

Hiram Diaz, euphonium - Napoli Variations, Bellstedt arr. Chris Larios

Euphonium virtuoso, Hiram Diaz, performed this solo live at Asbury University in January of 2022. The arrangement, of this classic of the American brass solo repertoire was made for the ensemble by Chris Larios. High Bridge Brass --------------------------- Cornets - Chris Martin and Mark Ridenour Alto Horn - Nathan Miller Euphonium - Hiram Diaz Tuba - Chris Tiedeman

03:21

Adoration, Florence Price, arr. David J. Miller

This piece by Florence Price was originally composed for the organ, making it ideal for the homogenous sound of a conical quintet. The arrangement for High Bridge Brass was made David J. Miller. The performance was from a concert given at Asbury University as a part of their Brass Band Institute. ----------- Cornets - Chris Martin and Mark Ridenour Alto Horn - Nathan Miller Euphonium - Hiram Diaz Tuba - Chris Tiedeman

04:18

Chris Martin, Carnival of Venice by Del Staigers arr. Howard Cable

This recording of New York Philharmonic principal trumpeter, Chris Martin, performing Del Staigers' "Carnival of Venice" with High Bridge Brass was recorded live at Montclair State University on November 17, 2019. Cornet Soloist - Chris Martin Cornets - Mark Ridenour Alto Horn - Nathan Miller Euphonium - Hiram Diaz Tuba - Chris Tiedeman

05:25

"Simple Gifts" from Appalachian Spring, Aaron Copland, arr. Mark Ridenour

This arrangement by our cornetist, Mark Ridenour, sets Copland's "Simple Gifts" in a simple and straightforward way, maintaining the quiet introduction and coda from the Copland's original setting in the orchestral suite, Appalachian Spring. This was recorded live on January 28, 2022 in Jameson Recital Hall at Asbury University, the alma mater for both Mark Ridenour and our alto hornist, Nathan Miller. ------- Cornets - Chris Martin and Mark Ridenour Alto Horn - Nathan Miller Euphonium - Hiram Diaz Tuba - Chris Tiedeman

03:51

Shenandoah - Mark Ridenour (solo flugelhorn/cornet) Arranged by Ballentine, Larios, Ridenour

This arrangement by Chris Larios and Mark Ridenour (soloist) is based on a setting by Len Ballentine for brass band. Ballentine published his arrangement in the Salvation Army, where they use the text "Mid All the Traffic" for this tune. This was performed live in concert at Montclair State University. Flugelhorn and cornet - Mark Ridenour Cornet - Chris Martin Alto Horn - Nathan Miller Euphonium - Hiram Diaz Tuba - Chris Tiedeman Associated text: 1. 'MID all the traffic of the ways, Turmoils without, within, Make in my heart a quiet place And come and dwell therein: 2. A little shrine of quietness All sacred to Thyself, Where Thou shalt all my soul possess And I may find myself: 3. A little place of mystic grace, Of self and sin swept bare, Where I may look into Thy face And talk with Thee in prayer. 4. Come, occupy my silent place, And make Thy dwelling there! More grace is wrought in quietness Than any is aware.

02:10

Morley Calvert, Suite from the Monteregian Hills, Mvt I - Le Marche

Performed live at Montclair State University. Cornets - Chris Martin and Mark Ridenour Alto Horn - Nathan Miller Euphonium - Hiram Diaz Tuba - Chris Tiedeman

03:44

Appalachian Fiddle Tunes, II - Air "Cherry Tree," James Curnow

The beautiful Air, "Cherry Tree," is the second movement of Appalachian Fiddle Tunes, a piece arranged for us by the excellent James Curnow. Folk traditions that endure and prosper through time grow out of the essential soul of the people: their pain, their joy and their love. In the mountains of Appalachia, fiddle music-more than any other-expresses the basic character of the people who produce it. Cornet - Chris Martin Cornet/Flugelhorn - Mark Ridenour Cornet/Piccolo - Matt Harding Alto Horn - Nathan Miller Euphonium - Hiram Diaz Tuba - Chris Tiedeman

05:46

Ewald, Brass Quintet No. 3in Db major, mvt I: Allegro Moderato

High Bridge Brass live at Great American Brass Band Festival Beaumont Inn, Harrodsburg, KY June 1, 2018 Cornets - Chris Martin and Mark Ridenour Alto Horn - Nathan Miller Euphonium - Hiram Diaz Tuba - Chris Tiedeman

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CHRIS MARTIN

Cornet

HIRAM DIAZ

Euphonium

CHRIS TIEDEMAN

Tuba

MARK RIDENOUR

Cornet

NATHAN MILLER

Alto Horn

About High Bridge Brass

Distinct from traditional brass quintets, High Bridge Brass performs on instruments usually associated with brass bands—cornets, alto (tenor) horn, euphonium, and tuba. The homogenous timbre created across five octaves enables High Bridge Brass to create a seamless sound that richly bridges the ensemble together.

High Bridge Brass is named for three bridges, among many, called High Bridge. The first spans the Kentucky River near the place of our first performance at the Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville, KY, and connects Nathan’s house in Wilmore to Mark’s farm outside Harrodsburg. The second is the oldest standing bridge in New York City, near Chris Martin’s home. The third is in Virginia, not far from Chris Tiedeman and Hiram. High bridges stand as testaments to humanity’s yearning to connect across deep divides, and our willingness to attempt the impossible toward this end. While we are spread out across the country, High Bridge Brass is drawn together by a shared desire to make music at the highest standards among the company of friends and to connect with audiences in meaningful and intimate performances.

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