Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series Presents Seraph Brass

The second concert of the 2025-2026 season for the Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 7pm at St. Mark’s in the Valley. It will feature the acclaimed Seraph Brass.

Artistic Director, Robert Cassidy, said, “We are lucky to catch this group on tour for our second concert of the season! This fascinating and groundbreaking ensemble performs extensively around the world and is actively commissioning new works. Their magical collective sound will fill our venue and create an unforgettable experience for the audience. Please do not miss this exclusive SoCal performance of Seraph Brass!”

 

Now in its 12th season, Seraph Brass was founded by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden with a mission to showcase the excellence of women brass players and highlight musicians from marginalized groups, both in personnel and in programming. Winners of the American Prize in Chamber Music, the group has been praised for its “beautiful sounds” (American Record Guide), “fine playing” (Gramophone), and “staggeringly high caliber of performance” (Textura). In addition to performances and residencies, the artists of Seraph Brass perform as a 10-piece ensemble, as soloists with symphony orchestras and wind bands, and in collaboration with other chamber artists.

 

The November 4th program will include works by Grieg, Liszt, Verdi, as well as living composers including Jeff Scott and Reena Esmail.

 

After the performance, the increasingly popular Q&A will take place, giving the audience a chance to hear from the musicians about their lives in music, and the repertoire from the concert.

 

For more information visit our website: SMITV.ORG/SYV-CONCERT-SERIES

 

Ticket pricing General Admission seats are $25,

Patron Seats are $45, and students receive complimentary tickets.

 

St. Mark’s is located at 2901 Nojoqui Avenue, a block from the flagpole in the center of Los Olivos.

 

St. Mark’s in-the-Valley provides an intimate concert experience with seating for just over one hundred.

St. Mark’s is pleased to offer the SYV Concert Series as a community arts enrichment program. All are invited to enjoy this profound music experience!

 

About St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church: About St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church: Formed in 1926 and serving the Santa Ynez Valley at its present location in downtown Los Olivos since 1979, St. Mark’s practices a spacious Christianity and welcomes people of all faiths or none. St. Mark’s is a no-fee community center for non-profit groups and community meetings, an arts venue for musical and cultural events, a welcome center for residents and area visitors, and home to a vibrant, inclusive faith community. St. Mark’s top-flight, non-sectarian professional preschool serves Santa Ynez Valley families with quality early childhood education. The County-permitted SYV Community Kitchen at St. Mark’s serves as a regional food hub. St. Mark’s is also grateful to be home to the area’s Jewish community and a local Zen sangha (part of Santa Barbara Zen Center). Open doors, restrooms, free Wi-Fi, a shady courtyard, gardens, a labyrinth, and water for pets are available for visitors and area residents all day, every day. For more information, please visit