The award-winning Bala Brass thrills audiences around the globe with their infectious spirit and enthusiastic performances. A brass quintet dedicated to furthering the art of brass music performance, Bala was the first group of its kind to be invited to participate in the Osaka International Chamber Music Festa in Japan in 2002. The Boston area chamber ensemble was also awarded the bronze medal at the 2001 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, as well as being honored as a finalist in the 2001 Coleman Chamber Music Competition. Continuing its drive to promote brasswind chamber music, Bala actively commissions new works for the genre.

In addition to its rigorous performance schedule, Bala is strongly committed to fostering music through education. The quintet conducts master classes and educational concerts for young persons extensively, having been featured on the campuses of UMASS, UCONN, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Lakeside College, the Conservatory of Music at Purchase College-State University of New York, Phillips Academy, and Bridgewater State College.

Highlights of Bala's 2007-2008 season will include the world premier of Robert J. Bradshaw's Cantate Domino for Brass Quintet, Choir, Organ, and Percussion as well as an appearance as Guest Artists at the Northeast Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard Band. Past performances have included appearances at the New York Brass Conference and The International Trumpet Guild Conferences, domestic and abroad.