Faculty Ensembles
Idaho Brass Quintet
The Idaho Brass Quintet, established in 1956, has had a long tradition of excellence throughout the Northwest. Its extensive repertoire spans Renaissance literature to contemporary music and jazz. They perform annual recitals, clinics and community events, both on the U of I campus and on tour.
Current Idaho Brass Quintet members include:
- Sean Butterfield, trumpet
- Jason Johnston, horn
- Jenny Kellogg, trombone
- Vern Sielert, trumpet
- Mark Thiele, tuba
Northwest Wind Quintet
The Northwest Wind Quintet perform annual recitals, clinics and community events, both on the U of I campus and on tour.
Current Northwest Wind Quintet members include:
- Ayça Çetin, flute
- Camilla Yoder, oboe
- Katsuya Yuasa, clarinet
- Javier Rodriguez, bassoon
- Jason Johnston, horn
Palouse Jazz Project
The Palouse Jazz Project is a dynamic jazz sextet, equally at home in performance and educational settings. Established in 2006, the group is comprised of faculty members from the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho. The Palouse Jazz Project performs jazz standards as well as original arrangements and compositions written especially for the ensemble. As educators, the Palouse Jazz Project welcomes working with students of all ages, developing skills in rhythm, melodic playing, historical context, ensemble playing and basic instrumental technique.
For further information, email palousejazzproject@uidaho.edu.
Current Palouse Jazz Project members include:
- Dave Bjur, bass
- Dan Bukvich, drums
- Jenny Kellog, trombone
- Vern Sielert, trumpet
- Vanessa Sielert, saxophone
- Kate Skinner, piano
- Will St. Peter, guitar
"I Can't Give You Anything But Love"
The Palouse Jazz Project's recording was made possible in part by a University of Idaho College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Summer Research Grant.