DePue Brother Band
July 19, 2026 - 3:00 pm
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Jason DePue joined The Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 23. Since then he has released four albums on behalf of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Schneider Concerts, and Project 440.
Nigel Armstrong
is emerging as a dynamic and creative artist both within and beyond the realm of classical music.
Since 2009 he's appeared as concertmaster with the Colburn Orchestra, LA's American Youth Symphony, the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, and several more.
Maya Anjali Buchanan
Recognized for her enchanting performances and exceptional bel canto-like lyricism,
Indian-American violinist Maya Anjali Buchanan is gaining wide appeal as a dynamic young
artist with extraordinary musicality.
David Cullen is a Grammy Award-winning guitarist for Best Pop Instrumental Recording. His guitar playing has been described by the NEW YORK TIMES as “Folk , Jazz and Blues Superstructures”. He has performed with the Philly Pops, the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Don Shean is a multi-instrumentalist and gifted old-timey music teacher whose love of sound of the 5-string banjo has led him to intense study of both the rich Appalachian banjo-fiddle tradition as well as a wide range of bluegrass styles.
Kevin McConnell Living in the Philadelphia area since 1982, bassist Kevin MacConnell has enjoyed a busy and varied musical career, performing with Mel Torme, Nancy Wilson, Dihann Carroll, Denyce Graves.
Don Liuzzi Before joining The Philadelphia Orchestra in 1989 as principal timpanist, Liuzzi was a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony percussion section from 1982 to 1989. He appeared on PBS’ Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, performing marimba and percussion solos.
Jason DePue, Nigel Armstrong, Maya Anjali Buchanan, violins
David Cullen, guitar, vocals
Don Shean, banjo
Kevin MacConnell, bass
Don Liuzzi, drums, vibraphone and vocals
The concert will consist of selections from the following, to be announced from the stage
Hoe Down (Bonaparte's Retreat)....Copland/arr. A. DePue
Fiddle Faddle......................................L. Anderson/arr. J. DePue
Ashokan Farewell...........................J. Unger/arr. DePue Brothers
Like The Trout Dart About.........L. Groce
Flint Hill Special...................................E. Scruggs
Ashville........................................................S. Martin
Cotton Jenny........................................G. Lightfoot
Little Rabbitt...........................................traditional
Beau Soir....................................................C. Debussy/arr. J. DePue
What Is This Dream..........................D. Liuzzi
I've Just Seen a Face......................Lennon/McCartney
Come By Me............................................Harry Connick Jr.
Sweet Georgia Brown....................arr. A. DePue
Orange Blossom Special............E. Rouse/DePue Brothers
Originally from Bowling Green Ohio, the DePue family has been a performing phenomenon for over 40 years. In 1989 by presidential decree they were dubbed Musical Family of America, in 1993 were the subject of a nationally televised PBS documentary “Music for All Occasions”, and in 2005 were featured on the commercially released documentary Music From the Inside Out. The band has performed in over 30 states throughout the US. Their classical experience has included leading concertmaster roles with Indianapolis Symphony, Philly Pops, Stars Wars Touring Orchestra, as well as memberships with The Philadelphia Orchestra.
The DePue Brothers Band performed, recorded and toured from 2007-2021. When lead brother Alex passed away in January of 2022, the band went mostly dormant. While a few concerts occurred in 2023-2024, this year marks the first real effort to revive the band with Jason and/or Zach DePue leading with past guest violinist, Nigel Armstrong and new violinist and vocalist, Maya Anjali-Buchanan.
