Team Members

Bryan Crisp, Founder/Director/Trumpet Ensemble/Brass Quintet
Spencer Merk, Advanced Jazz Combo
Jillissa Anderson, Clarinet Choir and WW Quintet
Louis Setzer, Trombone Ensemble
Flute Choir TBA
Kevin Norton, Sax Ensemble
Sarah Crisp, Music Theory

Support TSE

Support TSE

Please consider supporting TSE with a gift of any amount. Your name will be added to our website and concert programs as a supporter. Help us provide chamber music outlets for students all over the Tri-State area!

START UP!

START UP!

Tri-State Ensembles is pleased to introduce the newest program for beginning musicians called START UP! The program will offer group lessons for beginning musicians.

Concert Information

2026 Concert:

Check out or brand new season of Tri-State Ensembles starting in January 2026! Audition registration is open October 1, 2025.

Concert: April 26 4:30 Beechwood HS Auditorium

What professionals are saying about us . . . .

"I have worked with the Tri-State Ensembles jazz band on several occasions and enjoyed it much. The students play well and are clearly interested in knowing more about the music."
-Philip DeGreg - Professor of Jazz Piano, CCM

"Tri-State Ensembles is a fantastic opportunity for young musicians in the Tri-State area. One can do just so much in the practice room. This ensemble training provides a vital piece of each player's development."
-Philip Collins - Retired Principal Trumpet, CSO

Tri-State Trumpet Ensemble
Tri-State Trumpet Ensemble

Ohio ITG 2013

Tri-State Clarinet Choir
Tri-State Clarinet Choir

Rehearsal before a concert

Trumpets with Jim Olcott
Trumpets with Jim Olcott

Masterclass with Jim Olcott

Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal

Rehearsal with Dominic Marino

People loved their experience. . . .

"My son had a blast being a part of this experience. He loved being challenged to play more advanced music, and he has grown tremendously as a musician as a result of being a member of this group. Hope to see you again next year at audition time."
-Susan Geohegan - Lakota West Parent

"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the opportunity you awarded me as a member of Tri-State Trumpet Ensemble. I have thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and haveparticularly been enthusiastic regarding the masterclasses. I look forward to each rehearsal."
-Tommy Jung - Lakota Student

Tri-State Ensembles - Student Musicians Becoming Professionals
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