Trinity Episcopal Church brings back the Fyve Woodwind Quintet for another exquisite performance at 4 p.m. Sunday.
The quintet brings a mix of well-known pieces from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods and selections with contemporary appeal and flair. There will also be a unique new composition from the group's oboist, Jill Haley.
Cora Gamelin-Osenbach, director of music at the church, described the quintet's performance as a journey "from symphonic to show music, operatic to jazz, and solo to small ensemble."
She especially touted the professional credits and experience of each member.
"They have a wealth of performing and teaching experiences," Gamelin-Osenbach said.
For example, flutist Robin Lilarose performs with the Reading Chamber Orchestra, Reading Pops, Reading Civic Opera and Choral Society, just to name a few, as well as maintains a successful career as a solo act and private music teacher.
Haley has recorded several albums of original music with One Alternative and as a solo artist. She has toured nationally and recorded with guitarist Will Ackerman and folksinger Kevin Roth, among others, and is first oboist with the York Symphony.
Julie Beth Drey, the clarinetist, has studied with Ron Reuben of the Philadephia Orchestra and is a member of the Reading Symphony Orchestra. Her freelance credits include the Schuylkill Symphony, Pottstown Symphony, Reading Choral Society, Berks Chamber Orchestra and more.
Sally Heist, French hornist, studied with Russell Cattell, Herbert Houston and Harrison Roper and is a member of the Reading Pops Orchestra. She has also performed with the Pottstown Band, Pottstown Symphony Orchestra, Ringgold Band, Allentown Band, the Reading Choral Society Orchestra and the Pottstown Brass Quintet, among other groups and is a private horn instructor.
Valerie Trollinger, bassoonist, began music studies at age 4 on violin, then piano, and at age 10 started bassoon study. She has worked with Ann Cusano, John Shamlian of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Dr. Donald Beckie at Susquehanna University, Sidney Rosenberg and Kim Walker while completing a doctorate in music education. She is currently the assistant professor of bassoon and music education at Kutztown University, and is a member of the Reading Symphony Orchestra.
This year, the performance will include such selections as "Divertimento" by Mozart, "Passacaille" by Barthe and of course, Haley's new original piece, "Risa's Dance."
Again this year, a meet-and-greet reception will follow the concert, giving attendees a chance to get to talk with this musicians.
As with all of the shows in the Trinity Episcopal Church Concert series, admission is free. The church is handicapped-accessible