Coda Brass rehearsals are the best! We can’t wait to share some sounds with you! 🎶

Last weekend, Coda Brass members Megan and Bonnie had the pleasure of playing in Aaron VanderWeele’s Faculty Recital at the Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts. Libby, a DMA student at Mason Gross, also came to show her support. Congrats to Aaron and all performers on an excellent recital! We are very fortunate to perform in an area with so many opportunities to hear great music, collaborate with amazing artists, and promote a love of brass band, an art form close to all of our quintet members' hearts. 🎶 #brassband #euphonium #cornet #trumpet #frenchhorn #tenorhorn #tuba #brass #womeninmusic #womeninbrass #brassquintet #brassrecital

We loved our first group workshop meeting all the other @letsbespoken fellows! Can’t wait to continue learning from everyone and supporting these amazing artists!

Our low brass section is 🔥🔥 #womeninmusic #womenbrassplayers #tuba #euphonium #lowbrass

Coda Brass is excited to announce that we have been selected for a 2023-24 fellowship at @letsbespoken, a mentorship program for women and non-binary musicians! This cohort brings together 20 artists and ensembles from around the world to collaborate and develop our projects, ideas, & goals. #letsbespoken letsbespoken.org

Brightening your feed with pops of color and strong women 💪🎶 #brassquintet #trumpet #horn #euphonium #tuba #womeninmusic #womenbrassplayers

Meet the members! @meg_montage 🎶 Megan Alexander (she/her) began her career as a euphonium player at the age of 15. Self-taught until the age of 18, she began her undergraduate degree at The College of New Jersey where she studied with tubist Brian Brown of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. She completed her degree at Montclair State University, earning a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, where she studied with euphonium soloists Jason Ham of the West Point Band and Aaron Vanderweele of the New York Staff Band. Having always dreamt of living abroad, Megan moved to the United Kingdom where she studied with international euphonium soloist David Childs, performed under the baton of Dr. Robert Childs, and received a Master of the Arts in Euphonium Performance with Merit from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2015. While studying, she planned and managed an international tour for the RWCMD College Band to perform at the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in Canada. Megan has performed in wind bands throughout the USA, Canada, and Europe, including performances at the New Jersey Music Educators’ Association Conference, the College Band Directors’ National Association Conference, and tours throughout Italy and Germany. As a performer, she has also doubled on trombone in various ensembles, including jazz bands and a brass quintet coached by John Rojack, bass trombonist of the American Brass Quintet. In her brass band career, Megan has played for City of Cardiff (Melingriffith) Brass Band, winning the First Section Areas in 2015 and performing on Welsh television at the National Eisteddfod. She has also played for Abergavenny Borough Brass Band and Atlantic Brass Band. Megan currently performs as the solo euphonium in Princeton Brass Band, the 2023 NABBA Section One champions, where she is regularly featured as a soloist. Megan also enjoys performing with Princeton Symphonic Brass, a professional brass ensemble whose concerts include a wide variety of music, and is proud to be a founding member of Coda Brass, an all-female brass quintet. She has also subbed for the New York Staff Band and was a part of their 2022 CD ‘At The Master’s Feet’. 🎶

Meet the members! @_bonniec 🎶 Bonnie Callahan (she/her) enjoys a multifaceted, interdisciplinary career as a musician and writer. She aims to use her platform to address issues faced by students from low-income communities & inspire emerging professionals on their journey to finding careers that fulfill all of their interests & goals. Bonnie maintains an active performance schedule, freelancing throughout the Northeastern U.S. while working remotely. She is a member of the Princeton Brass Band, Orchestra Concordia, Atlantic Trumpet Ensemble, and Coda Brass Quintet, and has performed at venues and events around the world, including the National Trumpet Competition, the International Women’s Brass Conference, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Conference. Also an accomplished writer, researcher, & administrator, she is an Associate Consultant at Corner Alliance, where she provides administrative support for federal awards authorized under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, part of the U.S. government’s Internet For All initiative. Outside of her “day job,” Bonnie is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations hone their development, marketing, & outreach strategies to achieve their mission. She has worked with organizations such as Rising Tide Music and Arts, the Atlantic Brass Band, the MusicLink Foundation, ASAP!, Positive Legacy, & the Academy of Vocal Arts. She is also the Research and Development Assistant for AK Artist Management, a grant writer for Influential Writings, a writer for the Product Review column of the International Trumpet Guild Journal, and creates educational resources for her TeachersPayTeachers store. Bonnie holds a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from West Chester University and bachelor’s degrees in Music Education and Trumpet Performance from Rowan University. In her spare time, when she gets it, she enjoys traveling, finding new music to listen to, & watching shameful amounts of reality TV. 🎶 #trumpet #cornet #brassquintet #womeninmusic

Meet the members! @iliketotubatuba 🎶 Genevieve Blesch is a low brass performer and educator in the tri-state area, specializing in the tuba. She received her bachelor’s degree in music education and master’s degree in tuba performance from Mason Gross School of the Arts, where she studied with Alan Baer. Genevieve frequently performs with orchestras, chamber ensembles, school ensembles, and parade/pep bands throughout the tri-state area. These experiences have taken her around the United States, as well as Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. Genevieve has been fortunate to perform in some of the finest venues around the world including Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, The Kennedy Center, Chicago Symphony Center, and Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. In addition to freelance performance, Genevieve is proud to be a core member of the following ensembles: Princeton Brass Band, Central Brass, and Coda Brass. As we approach the fall, Genevieve is looking forward to playing polka music for Oktoberfest celebrations, and the start of a new semester! Genevieve is an adjunct professor at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, where she teaches brass methods and one-on-one low brass lessons. She is also starting her tenth year on music faculty at The Pennington School in Pennington, New Jersey. Along with these institutions, Genevieve maintains a private studio consisting of middle school and high school students. Outside of music, Genevieve pursues her passion for technology and customer service, working a job as an IT consultant that takes her from center city Philadelphia to the top floors of the World Trade Center. Genevieve is honored to be a member of Coda Brass and is looking forward to the journey ahead! 🎶 #tuba #brassquintet #womeninmusic

Meet the members! @paige_lkerrigan 🎶 Paige Kerrigan is an active performer and administrator in the New Jersey and Philadelphia areas. She is a founding member of the all-female brass quintet Coda Brass, and she plays solo cornet with the Atlantic Brass Band. Ms. Kerrigan is currently the Administrative Coordinator at Goldsmith Strategies, where she works alongside principal consultants Stanford Thompson and Emily Master to guide the strategic development of arts organizations across the United States. She is a frequent contributor to the International Trumpet Guild Journal (ITG) and serves as the editor of the Product and App Reviews column. Ms. Kerrigan earned the Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of Northern Colorado and the Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance at The University of South Alabama. 🎶 #trumpet #cornet #brassquintet #womeninmusic

Meet the members! @lillyraemundo 🎶 Libby is a horn player and educator based in the New Jersey/Philadelphia region. A passionate educator, Libby regularly teaches clinics, lessons, and brass ensembles. Currently a DMA student at Rutgers University, Libby studies with Leelanee Sterrett. This past year, Libby was proud to present her research “Symphonic Excerpts for Horn by Women Composers” at the Southeast Horn Conference in Greensboro, North Carolina, and at the International Horn Symposium in Montréal, Canada. Libby has worked with a variety of marching bands in the New Jersey/Pennsylvania area, including Clearview Regional, Delsea Regional, Tom’s River East, and Upper Darby. She is very excited to be the Brass Caption head of the Rowan University Marching Band for the 2023 season. Libby marched with the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps for 5 years, joining the instructional staff from 2017-2022. She is on the instructional staff of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps for the 2023 season. Libby obtained her Master’s in Music Performance from West Chester University in 2019 with Dr. Elizabeth Pfaffle. Libby also holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education from Rowan University, where she studied with Lyndsie Wilson. Libby is a member of the Pennsylvania Chamber Winds. When not involved with music, Libby likes reading, yoga, and being outdoors. 🎶 #horn #brassquintet #womeninmusic

✨ Thank you for following the Coda Brass Quintet! ✨ Through performing diverse repertoire, working with students and musicians of all levels, and using our platform to highlight the voices of our community, Coda Brass aims to build a network for collaboration and friendship for women and gender-marginalized brass players. We pride ourselves on musical excellence, creativity, and inclusivity. Our core members are Megan Alexander, Libby Ando, Genevieve Blesch, Bonnie Callahan, and Paige Kerrigan. We hope you will connect with us and join our mission! 🎶