Brassworks
BrassWorks is a recreational ensemble that has been playing since 1998 when Roy Bowden, Chris Warren and Kathleen Christensen begin playing for community events. Okanogan Valley Orchestra and Chorus, www.ovocmusic.org, sponsors it as a non-profit group and an extension of their mission statement. “We welcome performers, volunteers, and music lovers of all skill levels to join our supportive family. To get involved, reach out to us at contact@ovocmusic.org.”
We have several music teachers, orchestra and band members, as well as musicians who play as an avocation. We welcome new members, including upper-level school-age musicians.
Our current members are John Heyrend, Sealja Durkee, Valerie Coolidge, Calvin Gorman, Barley Hyde, Zach Teply, Gloria Morales, Derek and Matthew Pulsifer, and Kathleen Christensen, with others joining us from time to time. Other performers have included Emma Crofoot, Leslie Plum, Chris Warren, Roy Bowden, Casey McNett, Kathy Bryson, Lee Canwell, Doug Camp, Wesley James, Alicia Pulsifer, John Oelund, Bessie Wright, Alex and Jordan Marbach, Eric Stiles, Kat Filer, Rikki Gorman, Tim Alley, Sarah Walker, Gordon Snapp, Walter Lawson, Kaitlin Lindquist, Mike Huebert, Kristin Acesta, Eric Swanson, and Bob Houghham. We play all kinds of music -- marches, classical gems, cultural styles, Broadway, pop, movies, patriotic and sacred numbers.
We have performed at OVOC Concerts, Okanogan Days Street Fairs, Omak and Okanogan Christmas Festivals, the Dedication for Okanogan County Courthouse Flagpole, the Red Light Bar, Art in the Park, Feed the Valley Benefit Concert, Vintage Faire, Okanogan Farmers Market, Conconully Matsura Park, Esther Bricques Winery, Okanogan Valley Orchestra & Chorus concerts, Wally Smith Memorial, Edward Jones Customer Appreciation Picnic, Apple Springs Assisted Living Facility, Pateros Apple Jamboree, Okanogan County Music Teachers High School Band Camps, Kiwanis Key Club, Omak/Okanogan Chamber events, Conconully State Park, Liar’s Cove, Okanogan School concerts & assemblies, Okanogan Family Faire, Tunk Valley Grange, Okanogan Cat Shelter Fundraiser and recently at the Okanogan Legion Park Gazebo Rededication.
Info: Kathleen Christensen 509-422-4660,
mschris4272@gmail.com, 312 Canyon Court, Omak 98841
Brassworks Playlist
Our most recent upload/performance will show up first! Our entire playlist is included. If you would like to directly access them on YouTube, you can do so here.