US Coast Guard Woodwind Quintet
Disability Accommodations
Equal Opportunity Institution. 24+ hours advance notice is appreciated for accommodations.
- Campus Parking: Parking Services
- Off-Campus location: Contact the venue
- On-Campus ticketed events: Contact the Box Office
- On-Campus events open to all at no cost:
- Art & Art History 360-650-3660
- Design 360-650-7778
- Music 360-650-3130
- Theatre/Dance 360-650-3876
- Other: CFPA Publicity 360-650-2829, cfpa.publicity@wwu.edu
Masterclasses
3 - 5 p.m. masterclasses for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn
Free and open to the public in the Performing Arts Center
Flutes - room 16
Oboes - room 123
Clarinets - room 47
Bassoons - room 27
Horns - room 24
The Musicians
MUC Barrett Seals, oboe and leader
Miami, Florida
MU1 Laura Pirruccello, flute
San Antonio, Texas
MUC Chantal Hovendick, clarinet
Blair, Nebraska
MU1 Bryce Nakaoka, horn
Pearl City, Hawaii
MU1 Sean Maree, bassoon
Springfield, Virginia
About the United States Coast Guard Woodwind Quintet
One of the Coast Guard Band's most popular and versatile chamber ensembles, The United States Coast Guard Woodwind Quintet often serves as the musical ambassador of the Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security for events including cabinet- and Presidential-level ceremonies and functions.
Established in 1977, the Quintet presents the entire spectrum of standard woodwind quintet repertoire—from Renaissance works to show tunes, rags, and contemporary works. The Woodwind Quintet has performed at numerous noteworthy events since its inception, including the dedication of Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., Vice Presidential receptions during the inaugural celebrations for Ronald W. Reagan, ceremonies welcoming foreign ambassadors, concerts at the White House and on Capitol Hill for members of Congress and other high ranking individuals such as the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Coast Guard dinners and receptions, and other government functions.
The Quintet further supports the Band’s mission through its educational and community outreach initiative, traveling and performing throughout the country. Highlights include performances and masterclasses at venues such as New England Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music, various OpSail locations and events, nursing homes, elementary and secondary schools, chamber music festivals throughout the United States, clinics, national television audiences, and tour audiences throughout New England and the National Capital Region.
