Maryland Early Brass
Instruments

MEBC performs on original or copies of brass instruments from the 14th through 19th centuries; many are hand-made using historical techniques.

Baroque Trumpets and Tympani

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(A) Robert Barclay after Hanns Hainlein (1632)
(B) Mark Erdmann after Hanns Hainlein (1632)
(C) J.J. Newberry after Hanns Hainlein (1632)
(D) Frank Tomes after J.L. Ehe (1746)
(E) Dave Baum after J.L. Ehe (1746)
(F) Dave Baum after J.L. Ehe (1746)
(G) Rainer Egger after J.L. Ehe (1746)
(H) Andrew Naumann after J.L. Ehe (1746)
(I) Frank Owens after various German originals
(J) Lyn Elder after Kodisch (~1700)
(K) Lyn Elder after Kodisch (~1700)
(L) Friederich Sayre after instrument in Haussman portrait of Reiche (Haas?)
(M) Meinl & Lauber after Haas
(N) DEG
(O) Anonymous 19th century coiled trumpet
(P) Ben Harms

Cornetts and Sackbuts

(A) John McCann
(B) Monk Workshops
(C) John Webb (Collection of Towson University)
(D) John Webb
(E) Olds - converted
(F) Boosey - converted

19th Century Band Instruments

(A) Cornopean in Bb (~1880)
(B) Rotary Valve Cornet in Bb (~1860)

Eb Cavalry Trumpets & Trompette basse

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(A) Anonymous (Spanish or Mexican)
(B) Anonymous (French)
(C) Grillard & R[...], Lyons
(D) F. Roubichou, Toulouse
(E) Marius Roche, Marseille

F Orchestral Trumpets and Tympani

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(A) Romeo Orsi, Milan
(B) Anonymous
(C) Lidl, Brno
(D) Anonymous, USA

Assorted Instruments

(A) Busines
(B) Mediaeval Slide Trumpets
(C) Flatt Trumpets
(D) Keyed Trumpet
(E) Eb Valved Trumpet


Some instruments are available for rental in the Philadelphia/Baltimore/D.C. area.  Inquire at MEBC@earlybrass.com.