Director’s Bio
Jacob Brown is the current Band and Orchestra teacher at Reynolds Middle School, Co-Conductor of the Portland State University Trombone Choir, and freelance Bass Trombonist in Portland, Oregon. He grew up in Bend, Oregon where he started his pursuit of music and grew up as a competitive fencer. While learning the trombone Jacob competed on the national and international stage for fencing. Jacob received a Bachelors in Music (2020) and a Masters of Education (2021), Oregon Mahler festival, and Solid Brass ensembles as a bass trombonist. In addition to music Mr. Brown enjoys spending time outdoors being in both the forests and on top of mountains, delving into dungeons and defeating dragons, and boldly going where no man has gone before.
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Musical Directors Timeline
All of the bandleaders have brought with them a wealth of mixed musical experiences and contributed to growth of the ensemble:
1992 – The founding co-directors were Fev Pratt (deceased) and Jay Burchak
2009 – Jack Mahoney replaced Mr. Pratt in the co-director’s spot with Mr. Burchak
2014 – Dr. Roger Nickerson was chosen to succeed Mr. Mahoney upon his retirement
2016 – Mr. Burchak retired from directing. The band was under the sole leadership of Dr. Nickerson until his retirement in June 2017
2017 – The band welcomed Glenn Taylor as its new Musical Director and Eben Fernando Heldreth as its Assistant Musical Director
2018 – With Mr. Heldreth’s move to a new job, Curt Ryan Cassingham moved from the flute section into the role of Assistant Musical Director
2023 – With Mr Taylor’s death, Mr Cassingham moved into the role of Acting Musical Director
2023 – Jacob Brown is chosen to succeed Mr Taylor, and Mr Cassingham returned to the flute section
Best Event Speakers
Michael Burch-Pesses
PMCB Clinics: March 2018 and October 2019Michael Burch-Pesses
PMCB Clinics: March 2018 and October 2019
Eben Fernando Heldreth
PMCB Clinics: January 2019, March 2023Eben Fernando Heldreth
PMCB Clinics: January 2019, March 2023
Joan Paddock
PMCB Clinics: February 2020Joan Paddock
PMCB Clinics: February 2020
Attending the Portland Metro Concert Band’s spring concert was a delightful experience. The band played a range of pieces, from classical to contemporary. Their rendition of Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ was truly moving, and the volunteer musicians bring an inspiring level of passion to their performances.
I’ve been a fan of PMCB for years, and their dedication to community service through music is outstanding. They provide great performances, and I love how they mix in traditional band literature with some more modern selections. I always look forward to their annual Northwest Adult Band Festival performance.
The Portland Metro Concert Band is a gem in the community. I particularly enjoyed their winter concert at the Horner Performing Arts Center. The band’s ability to blend various instruments and offer a balanced, rich sound is a testament to the talent of its members and directors.