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Maryland's Oldest Award-Winning Brass Band
Inspiring Audiences, Engaging Young Players, Performing Locally & Nationally
Jermaine Fryer Appointed Music Director
The Rockville Brass Band is proud to announce the appointment of Jermaine B. Fryer as Music Director.
Band President Matthew Wlezien stated, “Jermaine is a fantastic musician who brings his experience and passion as a performer, educator, and conductor to his position as Music Director. We are all thrilled to have him as our director.”
Fryer has served as Assistant Music Director since 2022, where he has led rehearsals, conducted occasional programs, and supported the ensemble’s artistic growth. In his new role, he will continue guiding the band’s musical direction and community engagement.
“It is a true honor to step into the role of Music Director,” Fryer said. “The Rockville Brass Band stands for excellence, collaboration, and meaningful music-making, and I look forward to building on that strong foundation.”
A conductor, educator, and low brass performer based in the Washington, D.C. area, Fryer has worked extensively with school and community ensembles, including the nonprofit organization The MusicianShip. He holds Master of Music degrees in Euphonium Performance and Music Education from the Peabody Institute.
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Our Mission
The Rockville Brass Band seeks to engage local audiences and artists with its innovative programming, to inspire the next generation of brass players through outreach, to represent Maryland at regional and national festivals and to promote and develop an appreciation for the unique sound of brass bands in local performances and British-style brass band competitions.
The Rockville Brass Band is dedicated to preserving the tradition of the British brass band. It was founded in 1976, and over the years has performed for audiences throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and beyond. The band provides a series of concerts throughout the year locally and nationally. It performs a wide range of music, from transcriptions of light and orchestral music to serious brass band pieces.
To arrange an audition please contact us at president@rockvillebrassband.org
To arrange an audition please contact us at president@rockvillebrassband.org
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Jermaine B. Fryer
Music Director
Jermaine B. Fryer has established himself as a conductor, musician, and educator throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Since 2022, he has served as Assistant Music Director of the Rockville Brass Band, and he now serves as acting Music Director. For the Band, he conducts rehearsals, prepares repertoire, and assists with programming and artistic leadership. His work with the ensemble reflects his commitment to both the rich traditions of brass band repertoire and the exploration of contemporary works.
An active conductor and clinician, Jermaine has directed rehearsals and performances with the University of Maryland Brass Ensemble, UMBC Wind Ensemble, and UMBC Symphony Orchestra, and has coached brass and wind sectionals across middle school, high school, and collegiate programs. Known for his collaborative approach and strong musical insight, he has been invited to work with developing musicians throughout the region, helping ensembles achieve artistic growth and excellence.
As a performer, Jermaine is equally at home on trombone, euphonium, and tuba, with experience in both classical and jazz settings. He has performed with ensembles including the Fort Washington Symphonic Winds, University of Maryland Community Band, University of Maryland Wind Orchestra, Rockville Brass Band, Category 5 Wind Ensemble, and UMBC Brass Quintet. His performance career has taken him to prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall, and stages across Beijing and Xi’an as part of the 2008 Beijing Olympics Tour, as well as colleges and concert halls throughout the United States.
Jermaine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Euphonium Performance from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and dual Master of Music degrees in Performance and Music Education with an emphasis in Wind Conducting from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. His principal teachers include Dr. Elizabeth Palmer, Dr. Steve Kellner, and Brian Kaufman (euphonium); Patrick Crossland (bass trombone); and Dr. E. Michael Richards and Dr. Harlan Parker (conducting).
Dedicated to inspiring musicians at every level, Jermaine continues to balance his work as a conductor, educator, and performer, bringing passion, artistry, and vision to every ensemble he leads.
Press
Second Section Winner
North American Brass Band Association
2017 & 2018
Overall 2nd Place
Dublin Festival of Brass
2023
""The Rockville Brass Band is a great community of people who come together to create incredible music"
-Current Member
“The concert was engaging from start to finish. The players were incredibly responsive and the conductor led the ensemble with musical nuance"
-Audience Member
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