Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet is a traditional brass group (2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone, Tuba) that also performs Jazz standards and classic and current Pop and Rock. With 100 years of combined performance experience, the ABBQ has the skill to provide brass music appropriate for any life occasion; community concerts, weddings, fairs/festivals, birthdays, anniversaries, church services of any denomination, Christmas and holiday parties, corporate events, memorial services and funerals. Please call for repertoire list. Custom arrangements possible for an additional fee. First 90 miles covered by initial fee. $50 mileage for 91 to 180 miles. Overnight stays covered by customer.
We were so happy to have the quintet perform at our summer music series! The variety of music they played was great, and we enjoyed the history behind the songs, as well!
We are looking forward to having them back next summer! Highly recommend!!
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
Thanks Shelly! What a great audience you guys were! See you soon!
The Band was one of the opening events for our town's annual celebration. They created such a festive atmosphere, it made the celebration so special. I would love to have them come every year.
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
Thank you Sarah! We had a blast performing for you. It was a nice bonus to meet your family!
The Armstrong Blvd Brass Quintet played at our library for the first time and the response from patrons was fantastic! The band's choice in music brought back good memories for some and for others, they truly enjoyed having something unique and wonderful take place inside their library. The mix of jokes/banter, plus the history behind each song, before they played the song, was an added bonus. I would recommend these guys to anyone!
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
Thanks Jeremy! We had a blast playing at the Taylor Library!
We had a fabulous Christmas music event last evening at the Dyckman Free Library which was enjoyed by young and old! The variety of music decades represented appealed to everyone, little ones were dancing and adults were tapping along! Along with the wonderful brass music there were entertaining stories behind the songs. "Excellent Program" and "These guys are fantastic" were some of the comments we received.
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
Lisa! Thanks for being such a fantastic host! We'll come play anytime you'd like to have us back!
These guys are Awesome! Our community so enjoyed their Christmas concert performed this past Friday. The humor and history added just the right touch to make this performance unforgettable. Thank you, Armstrong Boulevard, for getting us all in the Christmas spirit. Highly recommend!
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
Thanks Linda! We loved performing for you all! The warm crowd and hospitality in Springfield was excellent and the Christmas cookies were fantastiche!
As a resident of Parkview Manor I had the opportunity recently to hear the music of The Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet. The hour long outdoor concert of patriotic tunes was uplifting, inspiring and quite enjoyable. Leading the group was Dave, the trombone player, who introduced each member of the quintet and with a short story of the music they played. We at Parkview Manor hope the quintet returns again soon to entertain us with energetic tunes.
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
Thank you so much, Robert! We had a great time playing at Parkview Manor. Such a welcoming audience with water and delicious ice cream! Fun was had by all and, importantly, we are so happy you found our music inspirational! 'Til we meet again!
The quintet brought a wonderfully festive air to our event, with Dave's commentary between the songs adding humor and insight to the occasion. Highly recommend!
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
Thank you! We had so much fun helping to break in the new patio event area.
This great group provided an afternoon of holiday music. Not only did they play music, they brought humor and history to the show. All the attendees absolutely loved this group - in fact they want them back this summer! You won't be disappointed with the performance.
The residents loved the their performance. Highly recommend these guys to any senior living facility looking to book entertainment for the afternoon
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
The residents at The Pillars were super fun! They were laughing and singing along to our songs. They made OUR day! See you again soon!
Thank you for playing! We received many compliments on the quintet, and it was especially meaningful for our family and our memories of playing brass music with our father. You all sounded wonderful and really made the ceremony feel like a celebration! Best, Laura
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
It was an honor to share your day with you, Laura! We feel humbled that you picked Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet for your wedding. We are so glad you were happy with our product. Thank you for the kind review. Best,
Dave Stordalen
I attended the dedication of the new St. James Area Veterans Memorial and heard the Armstrong Brass play. It was great to hear them play patriotic songs and sing along as they performed the Star spangled Banner.
Response from Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet:
Thank you, Steve! I'm glad you enjoyed the event. We were proud to be a part of it!
Price Range: $500.00
Gig Length: 45 - 120 minutes
Languages: English
The ABBQ is a traditional brass quintet that also plays music that is not normally associated with brass quintet.
In concert: you will see us in formal wear and observe a traditional concert experience.
At parties: The ABBQ will interact with the audience in a more casual manner. We may roam through the audience, tell jokes, etc.
At County Fairs or Town Festivals: You will experience a diverse mix of music to appeal to most anyone in the crowd.
At Church Services, Weddings, Memorials, Funerals: The ABBQ provides musical support perfectly fit to your needs in the mood and manner appropriate to the occasion.
On Memorial Day, the Fourth of July or other patriotic observances: You will hear a program of America's most famous patriotic music paired with narration and/or song that will stir your patriotic heart!
The Armstrong Boulevard Brass Quintet was founded in 2015 to provide music for events held at the Viet Nam Traveling Wall Memorial during its southern Minnesota tour that year. The group is comprised of five professional brass players each with over 30 years of performance experience who love the versatility and the variety that performing as a brass quintet provides. Baroque, Classical, Movie and TV Themes, Romantic, Renaissance, Rock, Jazz, and Pop. We play it all!
Custom Arrangements: requested arrangements are possible for an additional fee.
**ABBQ requests at least 3 months notice when requesting a custom arrangement to insure a quality product for your event or celebration.***
Sound: ABBQ generally performs without amplification. A narration microphone is helpful for crowds over 100 or in open spaces. Please advise if ABBQ needs to provide its own sound system.
Lighting: Area needs to be well lit. Please advise if ABBQ needs to bring its own light source.
Set Length: ABBQ gives the best performance when we can present 45 minutes sets with a 15 or 20 minute break after each set. Longer or all day performances will require longer breaks (depending on repertoire) to ensure a quality performance throughout the entire day.
| October 15, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | ABBQ at the Grand Kabaret |
| August 02, 2019 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Vintage Band Festival |
| August 01, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Vintage Band Festival |
| July 06, 2019 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Waseca Soap Box Derby |
| July 05, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| July 05, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Spring Valley Wedding |
| May 27, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Truman Memorial Day Observance |
| May 25, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Rehearsal and recording |
| July 26, 2018 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Blue Earth County |
| July 25, 2018 • 12:30pm - 2:00pm | Faribault County Fair |
| April 19, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | New Ulm Public Library Concert |
| February 11, 2018 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Rehearsal/Recording Session |
| January 14, 2018 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Rehearsal and Recording Session |
| December 17, 2017 • 9:30am - 10:30am | Grace Lutheran Christmas Service/Waseca |
| November 30, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | St. James Library Holiday Concert |
| May 29, 2017 • 10:00am - 11:00am | St. James Memorial Day Observance |
| May 13, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Indian Island Winery - Janesville |
| May 07, 2017 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Rehearsal/Recording |
| April 16, 2017 • 8:00am - 9:00am | Easter Service/St. John's the Baptist, Mankato |
| March 26, 2017 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Rehearsal and Photo Shoot |
| February 26, 2017 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | REHEARSAL/RECORDING SESSION |
Classical Music:
Music of Albeniz, Bach, Barber, Brahms, Debussy, Dukas, Dvorak, Gabrieli, Gershwin, Handel, Haydn, Holst, Mozart, Offenbach, Pachelbel, Rimsky-Korsakov, Mussorgsky, Purcell, R.V. Williams, Saints-Saens, Scheidt, Tchaikovsky, Tschesnokov and more.
JAZZ:
Ain't Misbehavin'
Alexander's Ragtime Band
American Patrol
Blue Skies
Bugle Call Rag
Do Nothin' 'til You Hear From Me
Fly Me To The Moon
Hunting Wabbits
In A Sentimental Mood
Just A Closer Walk
Kansas City Blues
Little Brown Jug
Mood Indigo
New York, New York
Nightengale Sang in Berkeley Square
St. Louis Blues
Satin Doll
Stardust
Sweet Georgia Brown
That's A-Plenty
Summertime
Tuxedo Junction
What Are You Doing For The Rest Of Your Life
When I Fall In Love
When The Saints Go Marching In
(Real Book Tunes as requested)
PATRIOTIC:
Amazing Grace
America The Beautiful
Armed Forces Service Songs
Americans We
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Bravura
Liberty Bell March
Minnesota March
National Emblem March
Requiem for A Soldier from Band of Brothers
Star Spangled Banner
Stars and Stripes Forever
MOVIE/TV:
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
Baby Elephant Walk
Band of Brothers Theme (Requiem for a Soldier)
Cantina Band Theme from Star Wars
Go The Distance from Hercules
James Bond Theme
Magnificent Seven
Captain America Theme
Mission Impossible
Masterpiece Theatre
Pink Panther
Raider's March
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Main Title Theme
Hogwart's Hymn
Hogwart's March
Magnificent Seven Theme
Magnum P.I. Theme
Police Academy March
Star Trek Theme
Skyfall Theme
Superman Theme
Them from the Lone Ranger
Wizard of Oz
POLKA:
At the Mill
California Polka
Forsaken Love
Grandmother's Laendler
Helena Polka
Jolly Crowd
Snow Flower Polka
Golden Days Polka
Auf Weidersehen - Schottische
Blue Eyes Waltz
St. Paul Waltz
Tinker Polka
Aunt Ella's Polka
Laendler No. 20
Martha Polka
The Village Tavern
ROCK:
Bad Romance (Lady Gaga)
Can't Buy Me Love (Beatles)
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (Frankie Valli)
Carry On Wayward Son (Kansas)
Don't Stop Believin' (Journey)
Eleanor Rigby (Beatles)
Hey Jude (Beatles)
I Want You Back (Michael Jackson)
When I'm 64 (Beatles)
With A Little Help From My Friends (Beatles)
Ob-Bla-Di,Ob-Bla-Da (Beatles)
Penny Lane (Beatles)
September (Earth, Wind and Fire)
Some Nights (Fun)
Yesterday (Beatles)
WEDDING:
3 Elizabethan Madrigals, Morley
Adagio, Barber
Air, Bach
Alleluia, Mozart
Antiphonal, Sweelinck
Ave Maria, Bach-Gounod
Canzona per Sonare #2, Gabrieli
Fugue KV626, Mozart
Gavotte, Bach
Hallelujah, Amen from Judas Maccabeus, Handel
Hungarian Dance, Brahms
Kanon, Pachelbel
My Spirit Be Joyful, Bach
Prayer from Hansel und Gretel, Humperdinck
Promenade, Mussorgsky
Rondeau, Mouret
Rondo All Turca, Mozart
Simple Gifts, Copland
Trumpet Tune, Stanley
Trumpet Voluntary, Clarke
Voluntary on Old 100th, Purcell
Wachet Auf, Bach
(Custom arrangements available with advance notice)
CHRISTMAS:
Armstrong Boulevard BQ has brass arrangements of all the most popular secular and sacred Christmas favorites.
| Thomas Bierer | Trumpet, Cornet and Fluegelhorn |
| Craig Brenden | Trumpet, Cornet and Fluegelhorn |
| Steve Spieker | Horn |
| David Stordalen | Trombone/Bass Trombone |
| Al Tonn | Tuba |
Brass: Philip Jones Ensemble, Canadian Brass, Empire Brass, Summit Brass, Boston Brass, Dallas Brass,
Rock: Beatles, Kansas, Boston, Rush, Rolling Stones, Carlos Santana, Jeff Pocaro, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani
Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Clapton, Roy Buchanan, Robert Cray
Jazz: Buddy Rich Big Band, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Big Band, Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Dizzy Gillespie, Clifford Brown, Thomas Bacon, Carl Fontana, Frank Rosalino, Louis Armstrong, Gordon Goodwin, Andy Martin, Eric Marienthal, Chick Corea,
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