March 29 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 2:00pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes back the Floyd Valley Brass Quintet who will present “Splendor in the Brass.” The group is excited to play here again and their show will include a variety of entertaining music. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
The members of the quintet are the following: Kevin Linder~trumpet: Kevin is an accomplished trumpet player performing and teaching students from high school through university level throughout N.W. Iowa. In addition, Kevin is the director of the Prairie Winds Jazz Band.
Michael Prichard~trumpet: Michael is the band director at the Le Mars Community High School and is the conductor of the Sioux City Municipal Band in the summer. He is active in many professional music organizations in Iowa.
Richard Ziettlow~ French Horn: Richard was a student of Mr. Brice in Le Mars and was a member of the Iowa All-State Band. He is also a Le Mars Chamber of Commerce board member and President of the Le Mars Community Daycare Center Board of Directors. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Historic Preservation Committee of the City of Le Mars.
Brad Pick~ trombone: Brad is an officer at Prime Bank in Le Mars. He was also a graduate of Le Mars high school and was selected for the Iowa All-State Band. He also serves on the Le Mars City Council.
Rolyn Beaird~ tuba: Rolyn is a highly sought-after tuba player throughout the area and travels as a representative for Popplers Music in Sioux Falls, SD.
The Floyd Valley Brass quintet was formed early in 2025 under the direction of Joe Brice. Mr. Brice was director of bands at Le Mars Community Schools high school from 1959-1974. He then was band director at Cherry Creek School District in S.E. suburban Denver before returning to Le Mars in 2024.
