What is the St. Louis Low Brass Collective?
The purpose of the St. Louis Low Brass Collective (STLLBC) is to provide St. Louis and surrounding regions with educational and performance opportunities for student and amateur low-brass (trombone, euphonium, baritone horn and tuba) musicians, to present concerts and events that are of interest to regional low-brass musicians and provide educational and event information, via a web site, to members of the general public who are interested in low-brass music. The STLLBC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, donations to the STLLBC are tax-deductible.
Gerry Pagano,bass trombone with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) formed the St. Louis Low Brass Collective. He wore all the hats for several years, donating a great deal of time and effort to the cause. As the success of the STLLBC grew, Gerry was joined and assisted by
Tim Myers, principal trombone with the SLSO. Together, they realized that the STLLBC's future depended on setting up an organization to help the group grow.
The Board Members for The Saint Louis Low Brass Collective are:
- B.J. Fullenkamp, Consultant
- Jeff Hoard, Assistant Tuba Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
- Shawna Kuebler, Staff Sergeant and euphonium player in the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America
- James Martin, Professor of Music
- Timothy Myers, Principal Trombone Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra - Co-Founder
- Gerard Pagano, Bass Trombone Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra - Founder and Honorary Chair
- Thomas Poshak, Music Educator
- Toni Stanley Ratican, Music Educator
- Marquita M. Reef, Music Educator
- Andrew J. Schiefelbein, Sr. IT Analyst
- Brett Stamps, Professor of Music
- P. Tom Hanson, Band Leader / Music Copyist
- Tom Vincent, Principal Trombone, Saint Louis Muny Orchestra
The Advisory Board Members for The Saint Louis Low Brass Collective are:
- Wayne Coniglio, Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator/Copyist
- David Hartung, Musician/Adjunct Professor
- Earl K. Dille
- Gene Pokorny, Principal Tuba Chicago Symphony Orchestra
- W. Michael Sanders, Principal Tuba Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra