The Patriot Brass Ensemble and Marching Band

• Steven Behnke - Executive Director

The Patriot Brass Ensemble is America's premier professional brass group dedicated to improving the quality of life for Veterans of the United States Military. The ensemble is also available for many other indoor and outdoor events that range from surprise parties, national conventions, private parties and even a special performance's on CBS's Entertainment Tonight and Fox and Friends! The unique skills of the group as a full size concert brass ensemble, marching band and an all brass jazz big band make them able to fit any musical style or event. With team sizes from 3-22+ the group can also fit any budget!

We believe our services and what we strive for at every every event are summed up by this one short review:

"I cannot thank you enough!!! Wow. You pulled together the most amazing band and tribute to Mary/ET. We could not be more thrilled. Thank you again!!!!"

Amy Purnell
Supervising Producer
Entertainment Tonight and The Insider

• Amazing Grace
• Armed Forces Fanfare
• Armed Forces Medley
• Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
• Bach's Where Sheep May Safely Graze
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
• Clarke's Prince of Denmark March
• El Capitan
• Four Cohan Songs
• God Bless America
• God Bless the USA
• God of our Fathers
• Hornpipe from Water Music
• Hymn to the Fallen
• In the Mood
• Liberty Bell March
• Mouret's Rondeau
• National Emblem March
• Pachbell's Canon in D
• Purcell's Trumpet Tune
• Shaker Melody
• Star Dust
• Star Spangled Banner
• Stars and Stripes Forever
• Taps

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• The Patriot Brass provided a stellar performance last evening. Their choice of repertoire, their musicianship, their charisma, their crowd-pleasing personalities, all added greatly to our concert and made the event a rousing success. I rate them 5 stars! Patricia Brady-Danzig President PBD Associates, Inc. Concert sponsor -- Patricia B, Montclair, NJ, 10/20/2011
• It was a very pleasurable experiencing dealing with the members of the Patriot Brass Ensemble and Marching Band. Will definitely be asking them back in the future. You cannot go wrong in booking them. -- Rev. Ron S, Garfield, NJ, 4/8/2012
• This was my first experience choosing a performer from your website. I found them very professional, friendly, courteous and talented. The feedback from our Little League opening day parade was fantastic. This was their first time at this location and they made it seemed like they had been there before. They were flexible with our program and everyone enjoyed their performances throughout the march. I would highly recommend this group to any one looking for a talented group of musicians. I thank you and our Jamaica Estates Holliswood Briarwood Little League communities thank you. -- Sherri P, Fresh Meadows, NY, 4/21/2012
• Thank you for adding a very professional and distinctive touch to our Centennial Celebration at West Point. We heard many comments regarding the ensemble's performance ranging from "phenomenal" to "incredible" and "just amazing". I find myself once again in awe of how much music can come from such a small group and how you seem to fill the room with it. I hope we have the opportunity to work together again and please feel free to add me to your list of very satisfied customers.Thanks again to you and the entire ensemble for adding the perfect touch to our event. Regards, Michael P. Caporlingua President, Hudson Valley Council Boy Scouts of America -- Jason D, West Point, NY, 10/10/2010
• The Patriot Brass Ensemble performed at my uncle's funeral. Uncle was a WWII vet; we wanted to give him a special send-off. With the first chords of "Abide with Me," we knew we chose well. Their intonation was spot on, the timbre warm and uplifting. They played as we sang, "Eternal Father strong to save" and "America the Beautiful." At the interment, they played taps and the Navy Hymn during the flag folding ceremony. Everyone said the music was comforting. One more thing - this non-profit group really cares about their mission to our veterans. In a heartbeat, we would recommend them. -- Richard G, Bergenfield, NJ, 4/29/2010
• What a great band, they were very flexible to our needs and did a beautiful job. Highly recommended -- Leah T, Liberty, NY, 7/7/2011
• They went above and beyond what we expected! Thank you so much for the great performance! Len Pope -- Lenard T. P, Ewing Township, NJ, 7/4/2011
• The Patriot Brass Ensemble traveled all the way from New York to North Carolina the day of the wedding. The music was amazing and they were professional and very talented. I would recommend them to anyone looking for musicians. They really made my wedding cerimony special. Thank you!! -- Deborah R, Fort Bragg, NC, 10/9/2010

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