About Us
The New London Brass is a traditional brass quintet (with a jazzy edge) based in New London, New Hampshire.
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Our group consists of seasoned musicians who are passionate about bringing the joy of live brass music to audiences of all ages. We offer a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz, and perform at a variety of events.
Our Musicians
Trumpet | Flugelhorn
Dan Wright
Dan is from North Sutton and plays trumpet in several orchestras, brass quintets, pit orchestras, and symphonic bands in the upper valley. Dan is also a long-time jazz player and sits in regularly with the Tall Granite Big Band and the Cinammon Jazz Trio.​
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Dan will be playing Principal Trumpet for the New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra in their upcoming season of holiday concerts, including performances of The Nutcracker and Holiday Pops at the Seifert Performing Art Center in Salem, NH.​

Horn
Ako Shiffer
After performing in small ensemble, chamber, musical pit, and orchestral groups in Washington D.C metropolitan area for 20 years, she and her husband Jason made the big move to New Hampshire in 2017. At home she plays horn for her goats, guardian dogs, chickens and ducks on her homestead in the middle of enchanted woods in Wilmot. Sometimes she gets to perform for bears and coyotes afar.
While not tooting, she enjoys anything fiber arts, like knitting and spinning and dreams about having her own alpaca(s).​
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Tuba
Dan Brown
Dan Brown is the most recent member of the New London Brass, and we are truly delighted to have him!
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Dan graduated from Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, after which he served as Principal Tubist for the Baltimore Symphony for nine years. He was also a freelance musician in the Washington/Baltimore area - including playing in the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra.
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Dan lives in Cornish, NH, where he serves as a Lieutenant in the Cornish Volunteer Fire Department.
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Trumpet | Flugelhorn
Doug Dean
Originally from Memphis but now a 30+ year resident of Sutton, Doug is a member of the Kearsarge Community Band and the Tall Granite Big Band.
He continues to arrange Christmas music for multi-generational bands each year at the church where he served as pastor until his retirement in 2022.
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Trombone
Victoria "Vicki" Moore
​Vicki became a member of the New London Brass in 2024. She is an active trombonist throughout New Hampshire, performing with the Upper Valley Symphony Orchestra, Upper Valley Community Band, Tall Granite Big Band, and various performances with the Newport Opera House - including the May 2025 production of Cinderella and the Sunapee Lake Queen Murder Mystery in July 2025. Vicki also performs regularly at the South Church UCC in Newport, NH.
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Vicki and Dan will be performing with the Symphonic Holiday Cefalu Philharmonic in Sicily on October 10, 2025. The challenging Bartok Concerto for Orchestra and Beach Gaelic Symphony are on the program. Stay tuned for updates!
In addition to music, Vicki is passionate about hiking and photography and enjoys exploring the natural wonders of the Granite State.