Gretchen R. Iben Arts Series Presents:

Faculty Brass Quintet

About the Musician: 

Founded in 1992, the La Moine Brass Quintet (LBQ) is the resident faculty brass quintet of the Western Illinois University School of Music. Dedicated to excellence in performance, pedagogy, and outreach, LBQ is a cornerstone of the university’s chamber music offerings and an active artistic presence throughout the region. The current ensemble includes Nicole Gilotti and Sarah Cisney (trumpets), Jena Gardner (horn), Jet Walker (trombone), and James Land (tuba). Together, the members of LBQ bring extensive experience as soloists, chamber musicians, orchestral performers, and educators, with recognition that spans national and international stages

“Throughout the week, there are many worldly things pulling me away from my commitment to God.  I come to church on Sunday at Westminster to reconnect and renew my relationship with Him.  Part of my worship is to ask him for forgiveness for my lack of faithfulness.  I leave, reminded that he loves me, forgives me, and walks beside me every day.  What a profound blessing that is!”