Founded in 2009 by conductor/composer Joshua Rosenblum, The Pit Stop Players ensemble is comprised of some of New York's top freelance musicians, commonly regarded as the best instrumentalists in the world.
Repertoire includes arrangements and transcriptions of great pieces from the recent past (encompassing numerous genres), as well as undeservedly neglected classical gems, but the primary emphasis is on new compositions that are both challenging and immediately engaging, written and orchestrated specifically for the group by today's most exciting creative talents.
The Pit Stop Players, who collectively have played in pit orchestras for over 150 Broadway productions, include Ed Matthew, Steve Kenyon, and Don McGeen, woodwinds; Dan Culpepper, horn; Chris Jaudes, trumpet; Wayne Goodman, trombone; Bruce Bonvissuto, tuba; Robin Zeh, Victor Costanzi, and Denise Stillwell, violins; Alissa Smith, viola; Peter Sachon, cello; Jeff Carney, bass; Gregory Landes and Andrew Beall, percussion; and Garah Landes, piano.