Garmany Music Series: Coast Guard Woodwind Quintet

On Thursday, April 22, the Farmington Libraries will host the Coast Guard Woodwind Quintet for a performance of Ibert, Schifrin, Schuller, and Beethoven. This event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive.

The United States Coast Guard Woodwind Quintet is one of the most popular and versatile ensembles within the Coast Guard Band. The quintet presents the entire spectrum of standard woodwind quintet repertoire—from Renaissance works through unpublished contemporary works. The group also performs popular arrangements of light classical music, show tunes and rags. The Coast Guard Woodwind Quintet has performed at several noteworthy events since its inception in 1977, including the dedication of Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, the Vice President’s receptions during the inaugural celebrations for Ronald W. Reagan, for an open house aboard the Coast Guard Barque Eagle during Liberty Weekend 1986, and a reception for foreign ambassadors, also aboard the Eagle, prior to her sail to Australia. In addition to these performances, the Woodwind Quintet has performed at various Coast Guard dinners and receptions, chamber music festivals, schools and universities, nursing homes, clinics, and on national television (CNN) during Liberty Weekend. Most recently, the group has recorded La Nouvelle Orleans by Lalo Schifrin for release on a disc featuring The United States Coast Guard Band Chamber Players.   

The quintet is comprised of Chief Musician Barrett Seals – Oboe and Leader (Miami, Florida), Musician 1st Class Laura Pirruccello – Flute (San Antonio, Texas), Chief Musician Chantal Hovendick – Clarinet (Blair, Nebraska), Musician 1st Class Bryce Nakaoka – French Horn (Pearl City, Hawaii), and Musician 1st Class Thomas Reynolds – Bassoon (Farmington Hills, Michigan)

Advanced registration is required for the program. Please register in advance by calling the library at 860-673-6791 or by using this link.

This event is made possible by Richard P. Garmany through a grant awarded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. The Farmington Libraries will be hosting a variety of performances throughout the year as part of the Richard P. Garmany music series.

The Farmington Library is part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.  If you have special needs to attend library programs, contact the library in advance.