Founded in 1991, the Portland Brass Quintet has become one of Oregon's most in demand brass groups. Musicians of the PBQ are currently members of, or regularly perform with groups such as the Oregon Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Eugene Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theatre, and Stumptown Jazz. The PBQ provides music for dozens of weddings each year and has also performed at Portland Trail Blazers games, the opening ceremony of PGE Park, the rededication of the Multnomah County Library, and the Christmas Revels.

If you are interested in booking the Portland Brass Quintet, please call John Walling at (503) 224-2048 or email pbq@weddingtrumpet.com.

Wedding Music Selections

The following examples are some of the most popular and traditional works chosen for wedding ceremonies. Please note that the PBQ has many additional pieces in their repertoire and can play a variety of styles, including selections less traditional.

Processional

Prince of Denmark's March by Jeremiah Clarke (also known as Trumpet Voluntary by Purcell)
Bridal March (mp3 sound clip) from Lohengrin by Richard Wagner
Rondeau (Masterpiece Theatre) by Jean Joseph Mouret
Prelude to "Te Deum" by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Trumpet Tune by Henry Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary by John Stanley
Sonata by Adriano Banchieri

Recessional

Wedding March (mp3 sound clip) from A Midsummer Night's Dream by Felix Mendelssohn
Ode to Joy by Ludwig van Beethoven
Hornpipe from the Water Music by G.F. Handel
La Rejouissance from Royal Fireworks by G.F.Handel
Rigaudon by Andre Campra

Prelude, Candle Lighting, Communion

Ave Maria by Franz Schubert
Air from Water Music by G.F. Handel
If Thou Art Near by J.S. Bach
Canon by Johann Pachelbel
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by J.S. Bach
Air on the G string by J.S. Bach
My Spirit Be Joyful by J.S. Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze by J.S. Bach
Two Pieces by Anthony Holborne

Other Selections

That's A Plenty (mp3 sound clip)
Dukas Fanfare (mp3 sound clip)
National Anthem (mp3 sound clip)

National Anthem with the Portland Fire (Real Media Video Clip)

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