Top brass
Trombonist Victoria Garcia steps to the forefront in Seraph Brass’ rendition of “Vuelta del Fuego” Thursday at the Wallenstein Theater. Behind her, from left, are Raquel Samayoa, Cristina Cutts Dougherty and Rachel Velvikis.
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The all-female quintet Seraph Brass played onstage Thursday at Big Bend Community College’s Wallenstein theater. From left: Raquel Samayoa, Rachel Velvikis, Mary Elizabeth Bowden, Cristina Cutts Dougherty and Victoria Garcia.
Trumpeters Raquel Samayoa, left, and Mary Elizabeth Bowden, right, trade melodies on “Central Park Morning,” backed by horn player Rachel Velvikis, tuba player Cristina Cutts Dougherty and trombonist Victoria Garcia.
The members of Seraph Brass take their final bow to a standing ovation Thursday. From left: Raquel Samayoa, Victoria Garcia, Rachel Velvikis, Cristina Cutts Dougherty (partly obscured) and Mary Elizabeth Bowden.
MOSES LAKE — When the words “brass music” are mentioned, most people picture a marching band, rows on rows of uniformed players belting out marches and school fight songs. Not five women on a stage pushing the boundaries of classical music.
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