Review "Brass Conference judges were blown away this year by the Extension Ensemble, grand prize winners of the Brass Quintet Competition." -- The Brass Player, Fall 2000"One of the best young brass quintets I've heard yet." -- Donald MacCourt, New York Woodwind Quintet About the Artist Founded at The Juilliard School over four years ago, The Extension Ensemble has quickly established itself as a fresh force in the New York chamber music scene. The group strives to expand audiences' awareness of and appreciation for contemporary brass music by incorporating improvisation and extended techniques into its programs. The Extension Ensemble has won first prize at both the Fischoff and Monterey Bay international chamber music competitions, as well as the New York Brass Conference Quintet Competition.