On Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at 2:00pm, the Floyd Valley Brass quintet will entertain the audience in the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.

The Floyd Valley Brass quintet was formed early in 2025 under the direction of Joe Brice. Mr. Brice was director of bands at Le Mars Community Schools high school from 1959-1974. He then was band director at Cherry Creek School District in S.E. suburban Denver before returning to Le Mars in 2024.

The members of the quintet are the following: Kevin Linder~trumpet: Kevin is an accomplished trumpet player performing and teaching students from high school through university level throughout N.W. Iowa. In addition, Kevin is the director of the Prairie Winds Jazz Band. Brian Cole~ trumpet: Brian is director of bands at Woodbury Central high school and also is a performer and officer with the Sioux City All American Band. Richard Ziettlow~ French Horn: Richard was a student of Mr. Brice in Le Mars and was a member of the Iowa All-State Band. He is also a Le Mars Chamber of Commerce board member and President of the Le Mars Community Daycare Center Board of Directors. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Historic Preservation Committee of the City of Le Mars. Brad Pick~ trombone: Brad is an officer at Prime Bank in Le Mars. He was also a graduate of Le Mars high school and was selected for the Iowa All-State Band. Rolyn Beaird~ tuba: Rolyn is a highly sought-after tuba player throughout the area and travels as a representative for Popplers Music in Sioux Falls, SD.