Jon Nelson , trumpet
Yim Leopold, trumpet
Daniel Grabois, horn
Benjamin Herrington, trombone
Raymond Stewart, tuba

The Meridian Arts Ensemble have performed throughout Europe, Asia and South America, bringing exciting programs to audiences .They have eight critically acclaimed compact disc which they recorded for Channel Classics label. The group changed the face of brass chamber music through innovative repertoire and high-octane performances. In 1990, the Meridian Arts Ensemble was the First Prize Winner of the Concert Artist Guild New York Competition. They are multiple winners of ASCAP Chamber Music America Adventurous Programming Award and they performed in the prestigious Alice Tully Hall of New York, and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in Washington DC.five brass players and one percussionist based in New York City. The ensemble participated in numerous radio and tv broadcasts in the US, Austria, Germany and Holland.