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As a child growing up in rural Canada, trombonist Hillary Simms did not realize that women were scarce among players of brass instruments — the t

Hillary Simms, the first woman to join the American Brass Quintet, will also be the first to join the trombone faculty at Juilliard this fall. Hillary Simms…

With her appointment, Hillary Simms also becomes a member of the American Brass Quintet, an ensemble in residence at Juilliard since 1987.

On Sunday afternoon, May 21st at 3:00pm, the all-volunteer organization will host the American Brass Quartet at the 350-seat Veronica Hagman Hall at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on the Western Connecticut State University campus.

Seraph Brass, an ensemble of America’s top female brass players, closes out the ninth season for Chamber Music on the Fox with a concert entitled, “Colors of Brass” on Sunday, April 30, and Monday, May 1. The April 30 concert will be held at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. The Ashbury, 1 Douglas Avenue in Elgin is the location for the May 1 concert. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adult in-person and virtual viewing, $15 for in-person student tickets, and are available at www.ChamberMusicOnTheFox.org. <br/><br/>Seraph Bra...