Tim Zimmerman and the King's Brass provide innovative worship for young and old alike through the "best in sacred brass music." By teaming together, these Christian professionals from around the United States perform their original arrangements as heard on their fifteen recordings. For forty years, The King's Brass have performed over one hundred concerts each season with three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, keyboards, and percussion. Playing a wide variety of music from Gabrieli to hymn classics, from Handel to jazz spirituals, from Christmas carols to patriotic marches, The King's Brass uses all corners of the concert hall to lift hearts and spirits in praise. FORMER MEMBERS RAVE REVIEWS

		JACOB AMMONS From Niceville, Florida, He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from Troy University in Troy, Alabama, and is working towards his Master of Music degree in Percussion Performance at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He studied under Dr. T. Adam Blackstock in his undergraduate studies and now studies primarily with Professor Kevin Bobo. Jacob has played with the Northwest Florida and Lagrange Symphony Orchestras and was selected to be a member of the Alabama Intercollegiate Band. Outside of playing drums and percussion, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, learning languages, and cheering for the Indiana Hoosiers.
		ERIC BARNES Originally from Minnesota, Eric is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Northwestern—St. Paul, with additional studies at Wheaton College. Eric is an active freelance musician, playing in churches, cover bands, brass ensembles, New Orleans brass bands, and has appeared with Denver Bierman from Denver and the Mile High Orchestra. When not playing the trombone, he enjoys camping, playing board games, and enjoying good food.
		JAMES BEVERLY From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. James has performed with the No Name Pops, the Philadelphia Wind Symphony, and the Wayne Newton Big Band. He is the founder of DelcoBrass, a chamber brass group based in Delaware County, PA. He is also an active clinician and educator in the Philadelphia area, teaching private students and working with local school districts. In his free time, James enjoys playing ultimate frisbee and spending time with his thirteen nieces and nephews.
		JOHN CHOI Originally from Burke, Virginia, is a tubist and music educator. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from George Mason University, where he studied under Kings Brass alumnus Dr. David Porter, and a Masters of Music in Tuba Performance from Campbellsville University under Louisville Orchestra Tubist Andrew Doub. John has performed with the Owensboro Symphony and the Orchestra of Kentucky and was a winner of the NERTEC Mock Orchestral Audition, and is an alumnus of the MasterWorks Festival. In his free time, John enjoys cooking, repairing brass instruments, listening to video game soundtracks, and spending time with his wife Erin and dog Bailey.
		KYLE DAVIDSON Originally from Cleveland, Tennessee, Kyle grew up in the Chattanooga area on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains. He lives in Newport, Tennessee, with his wife Daven, recently receiving his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in trombone performance at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Davidson also holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from Lee University. He is currently the Adjunct Instructor of Trombone at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and the low brass technician at Cocke County High School. Outside of music, Kyle loves exploring Newport with his dog, reading, and learning how to cook.
		ISAI HERNANDEZ Isai is a native of Miami, Florida and a graduate of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. He recently received a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of Maryland in College Park. Isai has collaborated with the Klezmer Company Orchestra, Florida Wind Symphony, Miami Top Brass Quintet and the University of Maryland Terrapin Brass Fellowship Quintet. He is currently living in Maryland where he is building his career as a professional musician. When Isai is not playing the trumpet, you can find him trail bike riding, cooking, or swinging a baseball bat in a batting cage.
		SUNGHWAN KIM A native of South Korea, holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance from The Ohio State University and completed dual master’s degrees in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano at the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music. A versatile pianist and collaborative artist, Dr. Kim performs throughout the United States as co-founder of Duo Kantabile with pianist Dasom Kwon. His discography includes two recordings with The King’s Brass and a solo piano album featuring his own hymn arrangements. He currently serves as full-time organist and pianist at First Baptist Church of Amarillo, Texas, and teaches at both Amarillo College and the Global Piania Conservatory of Music in South Korea.
		MICHELLE KUHL After studying piano from a young age, Michelle attended Spring Arbor University, studied with Audrejean (Bauman) Heydenburg, and graduated with a B. A. in Piano Performance. In 2008 she married Justin Kuhl and the couple settled in the Grand Rapids, MI area. During that time, Michelle accompanied internationally-known tenor Carlos Seise and baritone Quinto Milito, was a staff accompanist with Cornerstone University, and assisted other various organizations and universities in the area. Michelle and Justin now live in Bay Port with their four wonderful children, Bridgette, Selah, Bruce, and Keith and where Michelle now teaches privately, performs concerts, and accompanies for solo and ensemble festivals.
		LISA VARNER NELSON Lisa received her Master of Music degree from Temple University in Music Theory and her undergraduate Piano Performance and Music Education degrees from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. Currently living in Kansas City, MO, Lisa enjoys teaching music and is an accompanist in the KC metro area. A longtime member of The King Brass, she has recorded a number of CDs with the ensemble and is one of the group’s main composers. Lisa loves spending time with her husband Bryan, and their three young adult children.
		TONY SANDERS Hailing from Brooten, Minnesota, Dr. Tony Sanders is a trumpet player and pianist based in Morehead, Kentucky. He is the Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Morehead State University where he teaches the trumpet studio, conducts the Concert Band, performs with the Faculty Brass Quintet, and collaborates on piano with students, faculty, and guest artists. A trumpet player with King’s Brass from 2022-2025, Tony has returned to serve on piano and organ. He holds degrees from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (DMA), North Dakota State University (MM), and Concordia College in Moorhead, MN (BM). In his free time, Tony enjoys home improvement, cooking, and video games.
		KOLBE SCHNOEBELEN Kolbe is a trombonist and educator based in Iowa City, Iowa. He serves as principal trombonist of the Iowa Brass Band and has performed with the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, Jim McDonough and his Orchestra, and Blake Shaw’s Big(ish) Band, among others. He was selected into the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Academy led by Christian McBride and was a national semifinalist for the solo and excerpt competitions at the Southeast Trombone Symposium. He was also a member of the Jazz Band of America and Honor Band of America. Kolbe holds degrees in Trombone Performance and Accounting from The University of Iowa. When not playing music, he cheers on the Iowa Hawkeyes.
		JONAH TROUT An adjunct music faculty member at Spring Arbor University in Michigan and an incoming doctoral student at Michigan State University. He holds a Master of Music degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Music degree in Trombone Performance from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jonah has performed with the Johnstown Symphony and other local groups. He has also performed with the Syracuse Orchestra and the Staff Orchestra at Camp of the Woods in New York. Jonah met his wife, Anna, while on tour with the King's Brass, and they live in Lansing, Michigan, where they both perform in the Capital City Brass Band.