Meet the Conductor.
As of 2019, Encore Brass has grown to a dynamic group of 15-20 musicians united under the baton of the of award-winning composer, conductor, and trumpet player, Giancarlo Castro D’Addona. Giancarlo is recognized as one of the most outstanding artists to have emerged from Venezuela’s acclaimed El Sistema music education program developing an exceptional career.
About Encore
After a military career, Conductor Emeritus and Trombonist Glenn Taylor moved to Portland, where he founded Encore Brass in 1978, which he conducted until 2018 when he retired from the group. In loving memory, Encore Brass shares it’s music in remembrance of founder Glenn Taylor who passed away from kidney failure in 2023.
Rooted in the rich traditions of brass music, Encore Brass embraces innovation and exploration, seamlessly blending classical elegance with contemporary flair. From stirring symphonies to soulful jazz improvisations, our diverse repertoire showcases the versatility and virtuosity of the musicians and their brass instruments.
