Members
We have all played together as members of the Shinnston Community Band for several years, mostly scattered around the band-room. In late 2007, we decided to form a small quintet to play exclusively as a brass ensemble.
Brian McKibben - Euphonium
Originally from Parkersburg, WV, Brian grew up as a percussionist and pianist. He also plays violin and viola as well as electric bass. He started playing euphonium when his son, Nick, began playing cornet. He has a minor in music from Brigham Young University and is currently working toward a full BA degree in Music. He is also a member of the Shinnston Community Band.
Nicholas McKibben - Cornet
Nicholas began playing cornet in fifth grade. Since then, he has also learned to play most other brass instruments, drums, saxophone, and flute. Nick is currently in 10th grade at Bridgeport High School. He is a member of the BMS jazz band, the Shinnston Community Band, and the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. In addition, he often assists as a percussionist with his father.
Russ McIntyre - Trombone
Russ is a graduate of Lincoln High School in Shinnston, WV. He was a WV All-State Trombonist in 1980 and went on to study low brass at West Virginia University under renowned trombonist Richard Powell. While there, he was also a member of the WVU Marching Band and several WVU ensembles such as the Jazz and Wind Ensembles as well as the ever-popular Trombone Ensemble. He has been an officer and member of the Shinnston Community Band since its inception in 1996.
Joe Thomas - Double-belled Baritone
Joe has played his signature double-belled baritone for many years in the Shinnston Community Band.
Molly Thomas - Trumpet
Molly, a recent graduate of Bridgeport High School, is an accomplished trumpet player already. She will begin studying Music Education at West Virginia University this fall.