Monk Rowe’s Five Families Ensemble

Directed by Monk Rowe, The Five Families Ensemble stretches the boundaries of traditional chamber ensemble combining sounds from each of four instrument groups– brass woodwinds, percussion, and strings, with the fifth contribution from the human voice. Their repertoire is arranged specifically for the group, and ranges from Beethoven to Brubeck to the blues as well as original compositions. The Five Families Ensemble appeals to all ages by combining stellar musicianship with an engaging and welcoming attitude.

Members of The Five Families Ensemble include Monk Rowe (woodwinds and keyboards), Scott Rutledge (trumpet, flugelhorn, and vocals), Elizabeth Ingersoll (violin and vocals), Kristen Kopf (cello and baritone saxophone) and Evan DuChene (percussion).

“The Five Families Ensemble gave us a world tour that was exquisite, a stellar performance filled with great musicianship, a brilliantly subtle educational component, and a set filled with humor and fun.”
— Frank Malfitano, Director, Syracuse Jazz Festival

For more about the artist: https://www.monkrowe.com/

The event is presented by The Ontario Center for The Performing Arts Guest Curator Program (Oswego Music Hall), made possible in part by The New York Council for The Arts.

Doors open at 7:00. The music begins at 7:30.

The event features cabaret-style seating at candlelit tables. Desserts, soft drinks, and coffee and tea may be available for purchase.

Tickets are $17-20 and can be purchased through Eventbrite (see link below, or go to oswegomusichall.com). Tickets are also available at River’s End bookstore and (cash or check only) at the door. Students with ID can buy tickets for $10.91.