Brass Quintet Concert by Distilled Brass

Distilled Brass was founded in the fall of 2023 with the purpose of making music with friends and having fun doing it! What started as a social gathering has turned into a cohesive ensemble that tackles many styles and genres of music. Distilled Brass is made up of five of New Jersey’s best musicians with performance experience ranging from local orchestras to Broadway.

Tickets cost $20 online and $25 at the door. There is a 10% discount for students and seniors.

A reception with refreshments will follow the concert.

About Distilled Brass

Thein Amato (Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Piccolo Trumpet) is a professional trumpet player in the New York/New Jersey areas. Thein also works as a Network and Systems Administrator for the Bergen County Technical Schools. Thein holds a degree in trumpet performance from Montclair State University.

Clay Beyert (Trumpet, Flugelhorn) is currently a band director at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. At Ridge, he directs both the concert and marching bands and performs with the pit orchestra for their spring musicals. Clay is an active performer at local churches and theater companies and also teaches private lessons in the Basking Ridge area. Clay holds a degree in music education from Montclair State University.

Collette Mather (French Horn) is the director of bands at Brooskide School in Allendale New Jersey. Colette currently plays in the New Jersey Wind Symphony, as well as other free-lance opportunities. Collette holds degrees in music education from William Paterson University and Columbia University.

Matt Bilyk (Trombone) has been a freelance musician for over 34 years in the Tri-State area. Matt has played for Broadway, regional and local theater productions and has also toured the US as well as Europe with various performing groups. He is an active private teacher and clinician in New Jersey. Matt holds a degree in Jazz commercial performance from Manhattan School of Music.

Federico Perez Trasante (Tuba, Bass Trombone) was born in Uruguay. Federico currently plays bass trombone with Gramercy Brass of New York. Federico is currently director of bands at the Passaic Preparatory Academy in Passaic New Jersey. Federico holds a BA in Jazz education and an MA in trombone performance from Montclair State University.