Cortina Brass is a dynamic ensemble dedicated to delivering engaging performances across a wide range of settings, from community and educational events to formal recitals and ceremonies. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of brass performance, the group strives to expand the traditional repertoire through innovative collaborations and fresh interpretations to include diverse representation and unique arrangements for the ensemble.
Operated by Baltimore-based brass musicians—Marques Ceasar-Lopez (Tuba), Luis Ozoria (Trumpet), Anna Lorenzen (Horn), Samuel Anderson (Trombone), and Dillon Parker (Trumpet)—Cortina brings together a rich variety of musical perspectives. Each member hails from a different region of the United States, contributing their unique musical and personal experiences to the group’s distinctive approach to brass chamber music.