Bend In The River Brass Band

BRBB is accepting auditions! Visit the "Our Musicians" page to find out if you could become a part of the Bend in the River Brass Band!

The Bend in the River Brass Band was established in 1991. The group takes its name from the ox bow bend of the Ohio River that separates the cities of Evansville, Indiana and Henderson, Kentucky.The band currently rehearses at Castle high School in Newburgh, IN. Its conductor is Dr. Timothy Zifer.

The Bend in the River Brass  Band follows the tradition of British brass bands in instrumentation and literature. Its members are post-high school players from southwestern Indiana, and western Kentucky. Members range in age from the late teens to the eighties. This diverse group is brought together by their common interest in making and sharing high quality brass music. 2009 marks the Bend in the River Brass Band's third appearance at the NABBA championships.

About our Conductors:

 Danny Humphries

 Dr. Timothy Zifer

Dr. Zifer is a Professor of Music, teaching Trumpet and Jazz Studies at The University of Evansville. He received a Bachelor of music education from Ohio University in 1990, a Master of Music in trumpet performance from Louisiana State University in 1993 and a Doctorate's degree of Musical Arts in trumpet performance with a minor in wind conducting from Louisiana State University in 2000.

Dr. Zifer serves as principal trumpet with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and the university faculty brass quintet, Shepherd Brass. He has performed as a soloist both nationally and internationally. Most recently he was guest trumpet soloist with the Hong Kong Baptist University in 2007 in China.

Dr. Zifer accepted the position of Music Director of the Bend In River Brass in 2007 and led the band to its second successful year of competition at North American Brass Band Championship.

Dr. Zifer has directed the Evansville Symphonic Band since the summer of 2007.