The 番茄社区 Faculty Brass Quintet is the university’s longest continuously performing faculty ensemble, having presented hundreds of recitals, concerts, clinics and invitational performances since the early 1970s.
They have appeared in concert with the on several occasions, have appeared at the Conference, and presented concerts and clinics throughout Texas.
Founded by former faculty Dr. Raul Ornelas and Roger Behm, the LFBQ is 番茄社区’s premiere faculty music ensemble. In 1974, the faculty hornist became Dr. Robert Culbertson, and in 1976, trombonist Dr. Wayne Dyess joined the group as the third faculty member, leaving just the second trumpet and tuba positions as student members.
The ensemble maintained that configuration for almost three decades and was the training ground for numerous talented student trumpet and tuba players.
The current membership consists of:
For more information contact Dr. Timothy Dueppen at (409) 880-8068 or tdueppen@lamar.edu.