A RICH GLORIOUS BRASS SOUND
About Carillon Brass
Our Story
Our Services
Our Services
The Carillon Brass originally came together as a brass quintet of music major students from the University of Northern Iowa School of Music. Founded in 1978 by Stacy (Roberts) Ingraham, an undergraduate student, the group performed one of many concerts atop the bells of the University Carillon, with the music echoing throughout the city of Cedar Falls, IA.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
We offer a range of services to help you discover the perfect music to enhance your event. We can offer amazing music for church services, particularly at Easter and Christmas. We love the opportunity to enhance any wedding with a brilliant, rich brass sound. We are also available for celebrations such as Christmas and holiday parties.
Our Ensemble
Our Services
Our Ensemble
Our ensemble is made up of professional musicians from the Greater Twin Cities of Minnesota. We are music enthusiasts who are dedicated to providing the best possible experience for our clients. With years of experience in the live music industry, we have the expertise and passion to help you discover an enrichment of Rennaissance, Baroque and Classical music.
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If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to get in touch. You can reach us by phone, email, or through our contact form. We're always happy to hear from fellow music lovers and anyone wanting to enhance an event with a beautiful-sounding brass quintet.
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OUR MUSICIANS
THE CARILLON BRASS MUSICIANS
Takako Seimiya Senn – Trumpet
She earned her Bachelor of Music in
performance and education at Musashino Academia
Musicae, Tokyo, Japan, and her Master’s and Doctorate of
Musical Arts in Performance at the University of Minnesota.
She has studied with Manny Laureano, David Baldwin and Ron Hasselmann. Takako plays regularly with the Minnesota Orchestra and is a member of the Minnesota Pops Orchestr
John Huth - Trumpet
John completed his master's in trumpet at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Since arriving in the Twin Cities, John has played with several regional orchestras, including the Rochester Symphony. He is a former member of the Aurora Brass Quintet and currently performs with the Compass Rose Brass Ensemble. John teaches in the Band Instrument Repair program at Minnesota State
Joe Hazlett - Trumpet
Joe Hazlett relocated to Minneapolis in 1996 to pursue a master's degree in music at the University of Minnesota. He studied under David Baldwin and Manny Laureano. Joe has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Vocal Essence, & Minnesota Choral. He serves as Principal Trumpet with the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. He also plays with the LaCrosse Symphony
THE CARILLON BRASS MUSICIANS
Stacy Ingraham, Ph.D. – Horn
Stacy received her undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa, School of Music in both horn and marimba, her MS degree from UNI in both exercise science and athletic training (sports medicine), and her PhD in Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology and Epidemiology from the University of Minnesota. After a 20-year sabbatical to raise kids, she has studied wi
Michael Larson - Trombone
Michael has been the Principal Trombone with the Mankato Symphony since 1993. He played 10 seasons with the Aurora Brass Quintet and also served as Lead Trombone with the Nova Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, a group he now serves as music director. Pre-pandemic, he was on staff building scenery for the Guthrie Theater. He studied with Buddy Baker at UNC and Tony Chipurn at
Trygve Skaar - Tuba
Trygve studied music at Bethel University and the University of Minnesota. His teachers include Ross Tolbert, David Fedderly, Rex Martin, and Charles Olson. An active freelance musician, Trygve has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, VocalEssence, and the LaCrosse Symphony Orchestra. He is a member of the Compass Rose Brass Ensemble. He served in the 8th I