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About Advent Brass


Notes from the Director
Advent Brass began as a brass quintet in 2004 at the Markham Woods Seventh Day Adventist church in Longwood, FL. In the years since then several players have come and gone and currently the configuration is three cornets, four trombones, one euphonium, and one tuba.Our music varies from largo to presto (slow to fast), pianissimo to fortissimo (soft to loud), and classical to contemporary (fun for all ages). Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds professionally and musically. We are an all-volunteer group and we give our time and whatever talents God has given us because we enjoy music, the camaraderie of like-minded friends, and giving praise to God. Given all these variables, our mission has remained constant and that is to provide music for the glory of God and for the inspiration of those who listen. Advent Brass performs in church worship services and concerts throughout central Florida.
Current Members
James Hall, Cornet Mark Babienko, Cornet Jeff Bromme, Cornet Sabdiasep Rosado, Baritone
Joey Alverez, Tuba Russ Durham, Trombone Doug Child, Trombone Barry White, Trombone

 

Co-Founder & Benefactor
Dr. Robert Quigley,Trumpet, Cornet & Flugelhorn
Charter Member, retired; Active 2004-2010

Bob has enjoyed brass music, playing the trumpet & cornet since he was 7 years old. He has been a member of many brass groups, and has played as an extra in several orchestras. Bob was also a charter member of the Brass Band of Central Florida, where he grew to especially enjoy playing the cornet. Although he is a full time practicing pediatrician, Bob enjoys participating in different types of church music, and has arranged music for the brass group on occasion. Bob believes that all music is created equal, and that our group’s mission is be to perform many different styles of brass music for church worship services, to the glory of God. Bob is a physician in the field of pediatrics and medical education at Florida Hospital.

Leon Hauck, TromboneMember since 2005Leon is the director of the Advent Brass, and also plays first trombone. He has been a musician all of his life, and is proficient in voice, piano, and trombone. He has directed many musical groups, including the Loma Linda University Brass Choir, the Denver Adventist Choir, and the Restoration Singers. Leon appreciates and performs all styles of music from classical to jazz. He believes that music is a valuable part of life, which provides a much-needed change from his job as a Vice President of AHS in the area of Information Technology and Development.

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James Hall, Cornet & Flugelhorn
Charter Member since 2004

James enjoys playing the trumpet, cornet, and flugelhorn so much that he would rather play than eat or sleep! He practices many hours each day, and has the power, range, and level of endurance that would rival many professional trumpeters. He currently plays in three different groups, and is also teaching his daughter to play the cornet. James has played solos in many of the churches and schools in Central Florida. He has been a solid member of the Advent Brass since its was organized in 2004. James is a businessman and entrepreneur in the area of transportation.

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Mark Babienko, Cornet & Trumpet
Member since 2009

Mark has played the trumpet most of his life, and grew up in the great state of California. He has played in many groups — band, orchestra, brass ensemble, and jazz ensemble. He enjoys all styles of music, from classical to jazz, and always strives for excellence in his playing. Mark has a very warm, lyrical style of playing, yet is technically adept at playing the most rapid and difficult passages of music written for the trumpet. Although he plays the trumpet every day, Mark works full time in the field of Information Technology, for AHS in Orlando.

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Jeff Bromme, Cornet
Member since 2010

Jeff began playing the trumpet in the 4th grade in Keene, Texas. Coming from a musical family created in him a passion for music. He has been continuously engage in a variety of musical organizations. Most recently he was a member of the “Washington Adventist Community Brass Ensemble”. Beside been involved with Advent Brass, He joined the Markham Wood’s Church Choir and Men’s Chorus. He takes special preference for classical music, particularly choral and organ genre.

Jeff attended the University of Texas School of Law and graduated in 1986. His experience include: working as a clerked for a Federal Judge, served as a General Counsel to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and been partner for the Arnold Porter LLP Law firm in Washington DC.Last year he joined Adventist Health Systems as a Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer.

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Sabdi Rosado, Baritone & Piano
Charter Member since 2004

What’s in a name? Ask Sabdi. Combining “Sab” (Sabbath), “dia” (day), and “sep” (seventh), Sabdiasep Rosado has a most unique and meaningful name. Originally from La Isla del Encanto, Puerto Rico, Sabdi now lives in Orange City, Florida with his wife and two sons. A fourth-generation Seventh-day Adventist, he is a graduate from the Universidad Adventista de las Antillas with a B.A. in religion and music education. His main passions are music and video editing. The piano is his principal instrument but he enjoys playing other instruments as well, especially his new love, the euphonium. Sabdi works as a MIM technician for FloMet LLC in DeLand.

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Joey Alverez, Tuba
Charter Member since 2004

Joey really enjoys playing the tuba, and is one of the happiest brass players in the USA. As one of the most important members of the Advent Brass, he provides the low foundation tones for the group. He has played the tuba since high school, and has played in various groups, including band, orchestra, and brass ensemble. Joey and his family run a health and nutrition business in Apopka, Florida; when Joey isn’t playing the tuba, or helping to raise his 3 young children, he is hard at work in his business.

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Russ Durham, Trombone (Horn Sub)
Member since 2005

In the tradition of G.P.Telemann, Russ can play almost any wind instrument with a high degree of excellence. He is a natural trombone player with an incredible range, endurance, and virtuosity that is admired by many musicians. Russ has taught music in many schools, and is currently the head of the music department at Forest Lake Education Center. He directs several bands, ensembles, and choirs at FLEC. He has inspired many students with his enthusiasm for music, and his unique teaching and motivational methods, helping them to reach heights of success playing their instrument. In addition to being a musician and administrator, Russ is a gourmet cook, a humorist, and an entrepreneur.

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Doug Child, Trombone
Member since 2009

Doug has played the trombone for most of his life, and thoroughly enjoys all types of music, from the classics to jazz. During the last 33 years in Central Florida, he has played in the Rollins College Brass Ensemble, the Maitland Symphony Orchestra, and the First Presbyterian Church of Maitland Orchestra. Doug is someone who enjoys life to the fullest, and is a friend to everyone.

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Barry White, Trombone
Member since 2009

Barry started playing trombone in elementary school in North Carolina and continued playing through college and graduate school. He played in many types of ensembles: symphonic band, orchestra, stage band, marching band and brass choir. After college, other interest and responbilites took him away from playing for more than 15 years. As the love of music was always present, Barry began playing again in 2003. He join the Maitland Symphony Orchestra, Maitland Stage Band and Advent Brass. He also plays the euphonium when he can. Music provides a respite from the challenges of the world of finance, where he has spent much of his working career.

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