The Midtown Brass Quintet is formed by some of the top professional musicians in the Southeast, individual members of MBQ have performed with the Atlanta Symphony, Atlanta Opera and numerous other regional groups. But it doesn’t begin and end with individual talent. Many professional ensembles exist as side projects where members only get together when the need arises. We at MBQ are dedicated to weekly rehearsals to create and maintain a fine-tuned ensemble that will far exceed the musical capabilities of any part-time performing group.
Dr. John Bryant is a native of Asheville, NC. He began his study of the trumpet at age 10 and has since studied with Kieg Garvin, Mark Clodfelter, John Rommel, Michael Tunnell, and James Ackley. John holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, a Master of Music degree from the University of Louisville, and Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of South Carolina. In 2002, John made his Carnegie Hall solo debut at the age of eighteen. Since then, he has soloed with such groups as the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra , the Georgia Brass Band, Pan-Harmonia Chamber Music, the Keowee Chamber Players, Smokey Mountain Brass Band, the Blue Ridge Civic Orchestra, the Central Kentucky Concert Band, and others.
John has performed extensively in more than 30 states and more than 50 performances abroad in Europe and Asia. In 2008, John won the Naumann Trumpets Award for Artistry and 1st place at the National Trumpet Competition in the Reiche Baroque Solo Division playing a replica 18th century instrument. John regularly performs with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra, The Atlanta Pops Orchestra, The Georgia Brass Band, and Mercury Orkestar. In addition to being a well-known member of Atlanta’s freelance music scene, John has served on faculty at Young Harris College since 2010. John also teaches a private studio of students and is a member of the International Trumpet Guild, Georgia Music Educators Association, and National Association for Music Educators. For more info, visit his website, www.johnbryantmusic.com
Mr. Marc Boehm earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance from The Juilliard School in New York City. While at Juilliard, Marc studied with Joseph Alessi, principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic. During his undergraduate studies, Marc held a position with Symphony in C, an orchesstra based in New Jersey conducted by Rossen Milanov of the Philadelphia Orchestra. After graduating, he went on to study at Manhattan School of Music under the direction of Dr. Per Brevig, former principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. Marc earned his Master of Music degree and also earned special distinction as an Outreach Graduation Award recipient for his work teaching in New York City's public school system.
As a performer, Marc currently holds a position with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. He is also substitute trombonist with many of the regional orchestras in Georgia. In addition to his collegiate work, Marc is also the Trombone Teaching Artist with the Atlanta Music Project, and is in high demand as a clinician, sectional coach, and private teacher in middle and high schools all over metro-Atlanta. During the summer, Marc is a faculty member with the Atlanta Chamber Music Festival. Marc can also be heard on the "From the Top" Radio Show (2003), Live from Lincoln Center Broadcasts with the Juilliard Orchestra, as well as on Joseph Alessi's album, Return to Sorrento, which features the Juilliard Trombone Choir on the Naxos label.