The La Moine Brass Quintet

The La Moine Brass Quintet is the resident faculty brass quintet of the School of Music of Western Illinois University. Quintet members include Nicole Gillotti, trumpet; Jena Gardner, horn; Jett Walker, trombone; and James Land, tuba.

These WIU faculty musicians hold illustrious careers in orchestral, chamber, and solo performance with international recognition. The quintet is completed by Rebecca Hari, trumpet studio graduate assistant and first-year master's degree student.

The LBQ performs regularly on the WIU School of Music's Faculty Chamber Music Series, often premiering several original compositions and arrangements, and has presented clinics and performances at universities, high schools, and conferences throughout the country. Additionally, the quintet hosts the annual WIU Brassfest. This on-campus event welcomes area brass musicians for a day of musical enrichment featuring guest artists such as the Boston Brass, the American Brass Quintet, the Dallas Brass, and the Louisville Brass Quintet, as well as musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Brassfest 2024

The annual Brassfest is an event hosted by the WIU brass faculty. The day features performances by the WIU Faculty Brass Quintet and special guest artists. Additionally, instrumental masterclasses, clinics, and opportunities to play will be included.

The La Moine Brass Quintet - Members

	Nicole Gillotti, DMA Assistant Professor of Trumpet Browne Studio E Email: NS-Gillotti@wiu.edu Bio
	Jena Gardner, DMA Assistant Professor of Horn Browne Studio D Email: JE-Gardner2@wiu.edu Visit: Bio | gardnerhorn.com
	Jett Walker, DMA Assistant Professor of Trombone Browne Studio C Email: JM-Walker6@wiu.edu Visit: Bio
	James Land, DMA Assistant Professor of Tuba Browne Studio A Email: JW-Land@wiu.edu Visit: Bio

Work with the Quintet

The La Moine Brass Quintet is committed to the education and development of young musicians, and welcomes the opportunity to work with music educators and their ensembles in the following areas:

• Side-by-side playing in ensemble rehearsals
• Fundamental concepts of brass playing
• Individual coaching of solo literature for brass players
• Choosing brass quintet music
• Developing a brass quintet within a high school
• Preparing for a solo performance or audition
• Brass sectional rehearsals
• Career opportunities available in music

If you are a music educator interested in hosting the quintet at your school, please contact us at music@wiu.edu