Sarah Perkins
Sarah Perkins is a founding member and Managing Director of the Houston Brass Quintet. She calls Houston home after receiving her master’s degree from University of Houston. She is an active freelancer, and teaches at the Village School. She hopes to keep brass chamber music relevant and alive in the Houston area.
Russell Haehl
A native Houstonian, Russell honed his skills at Kinder HSPVA and earned a Bachelor’s of Music from the University of Texas and a Master’s of Music from the University of Houston, both in trumpet performance. In addition to being the Artistic Director and first trumpet of the Houston Brass Quintet, Russell is also the Principal Solo Cornet of the Magnolia City Brass Band and an active freelancer in the Houston community. Russell also runs a thriving private lesson studio, nurturing aspiring musicians.
Mary Gold
Mary Gold is a founding member of the Houston Brass Quintet. She is an active musician, teacher, and conductor in the Houston area. Mary teaches Band in Katy I.S.D. and is Music Director for the Houston Sinfonietta. She is a member of Texas Music Educators Association where she was Region 23 Junior High Band Coordinator for 15 years as well as a member of Texas Bandmasters Association.
Ryan Rongone
Ryan Rongone maintains an active freelance career as a trombonist in the Houston area. Currently, he is a member of the Houston Brass Quintet and the Principal Trombonist of the Houston British Brass Band. He is also a regular substitute with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Ballet, and the Houston Jazz Orchestra.
Allyn Lindsey
Allyn Lindsey grew up in the Houston area, where he enjoys an active freelancing and teaching career. In addition to playing tuba, Allyn also plays bass trombone, electric bass, and frequently writes arrangements for the group. Allyn attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, as well as Texas State University.
Jesús Pacheco
Spanish Percussionist, Jesús Pacheco maintains a busy life as a freelancer, performing with ensembles such as Mercury Chamber Orchestra, Ars Lyrica Houston, Magnolia City Brass Band, amongst others. Jesús obtained his Percussion Performance Degree from the Music Conservatory in Sevilla, Spain. He moved to Houston in 2012, and this diverse city gives him the opportunity to perform different genres ranging from Early Music to Flamenco, Latin Jazz, or Musical Theatre.