Axiom

Praised for their “high level of musicality and technical ability” and for their “clean, clear and precise sound”, the award-winning Axiom Brass Quintet has quickly established itself as “one of the major art music groups in brass chamber music.” Winners of the 2008 International Chamber Brass Competition held at the University of Louisville, KY, and recently appointed Brass Quintet-in-Residence at the Music Institute of Chicago, the ensemble has worked with prominent musicians such as Cliff Colnot, Mallory Thompson, and Vincent DiMartino.

The Axiom Brass is dedicated to enhancing the musical life of communities across the globe and educating the next generation of musicians and listeners. Axiom’s blend of virtuosic performances and dynamic teaching has been an inspiration to students of all ages, and their educational programs have guided students to success in high school and college programs across the country. Axiom’s educational concert “Let’s Make Music” has inspired thousands of elementary and middle school students in the state of Illinois.

Members of the Axiom Brass have performed all over North and South America, as well as Europe and Asia. They have worked under prominent conductors such as Charles Dutoit, Riccardo Muti, James Levine, Daniel Barenboim, Michael Tilson Thomas, Gerard Schwarz, Mallory Thompson, Cliff Colnot, and Frederick Fennell. As educators, they are actively involved with musical programs around the country by conducting masterclasses, seminars, lectures, concerts, and through teaching at universities and public schools.

Highlights of Axiom’s 2010 season include a one-month residency in Brazil, their return to Europe for concerts in Portugal, Spain, Italy, France and Germany, the Axiom Brass Summer Academy in Illinois, collaborations with Dance Chicago and composer James Stephenson, a week-long residency at Grand Teton Music Festival, as well as concerts and educational performances in Illinois and around the USA.