Musicians of Flatland Low Brass Choir
Musicians
Euphonium & Tuba
Elijah Jones
John Stacy
Tenor Trombone
Benjamin Anderton
Haotian Quan
Jae Perez
Jenny Morgan
Jonathan Hewitt
Jonathan Llewellyn
Kai Langehennig
Liz Donnelly
Tianyu Xue
Bass Trombone
David Bowman
Ethan Reaves
Jeff Ramey
Jeff Ramey
CEO & Founder
Jeff Ramey is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Flatland Low Brass Choir. A lifelong advocate for low brass performance and music education, he has built a distinguished career as a performer, educator, and arts leader spanning more than three decades.
Jeff began playing trombone in high school and launched his professional career with the 82nd Airborne Division Band, serving from 1994 to 1998. He continued his military music service with the U.S. Army Reserve (1999–2001) and the Air National Guard Band (2003–2006). During this time, he pursued collegiate studies at Lee University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Throughout his career, Jeff has performed alongside renowned artists including Phil Driscoll, Bill Watrous, Donald Brown, Monty Alexander, Barry Greene, and numerous distinguished jazz and commercial musicians. His orchestral experience includes performances with the Asheville, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Lubbock, Big Spring, West Texas, Amarillo, and Roswell Symphony Orchestras.
An accomplished soloist and ensemble performer, Jeff has earned multiple regional competition awards. He won the 2000 National Concerto Competition hosted by Southern Adventist University and was a member of championship-winning jazz ensembles that captured both the Eastern Trombone Workshop National Jazz Ensemble Competition and the International Trombone Festival Jazz Ensemble Competition in 2002.
As Founder of the Flatland Low Brass Choir, Jeff is dedicated to creating performance opportunities, supporting music education, and building a vibrant musical community throughout West Texas. His passion for teaching, mentorship, and lifelong artistic growth continues to shape the organization’s mission and impact.
Jordan Johnson
Conductor
Jordan Johnson is a conductor, composer, arranger, and saxophonist based in Lubbock, Texas. As Music Director and Conductor of the Flatland Low Brass Choir, he provides artistic leadership for the ensemble, overseeing repertoire selection, rehearsal planning, educational initiatives, and performance preparation. His programming reflects a commitment to artistic excellence, educational outreach, and community engagement throughout West Texas.
In addition to his work with the Flatland Low Brass Choir, Jordan serves as a conductor and leader within several West Texas community ensembles, including the Lubbock Community Band and Westwinds of Lubbock. Through these organizations, he has helped cultivate collaborative musical experiences for musicians of diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
A graduate of Eastern New Mexico University, Jordan has extensive experience as a composer and arranger, writing for brass, woodwind, saxophone, and chamber ensembles. His leadership and dedication to community music-making continue to strengthen opportunities for performers, students, and audiences across the region.
Haotian Quan
Featured Artist
Dr. Haotian Quan is a trombonist, educator, and researcher based in Texas. Originally from Shenzhen, China, he earned the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Trombone Performance from Texas Tech University, following studies at Boston University and the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
An active soloist, orchestral musician, and chamber performer, Dr. Quan has appeared with ensembles throughout the United States and China. His performance experience includes appearances with the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Lubbock Chamber Orchestra, Minot Symphony Orchestra, and numerous chamber ensembles. He has been featured as a soloist at the Big 12 Trombone Conference, the Northwest Festival of Music, and regional concert series across Texas.
In addition to his performing career, Dr. Quan serves on the faculty of Minot State University, Lubbock Christian University, and Blinn College, where he teaches trombone and low brass. His research focuses on Body Mapping and musician wellness, with particular interest in helping performers develop efficient movement, body awareness, and artistic expression.
As a featured artist with the Flatland Low Brass Choir, Dr. Quan is committed to advancing low brass performance and education while building connections between professional musicians, students, and communities throughout West Texas.
Tianyu Xue
Featured Artist
Dr. Tianyu Xue is a trombonist, educator, arranger, and advocate for cross-cultural music education. Originally from China, he earned degrees from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Boston University, and Louisiana State University, where he completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Trombone Performance.
An active performer, Dr. Xue serves as Second Trombone of the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and regularly performs with regional orchestras throughout Louisiana. His international performing experience includes appearances with the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra and the Qingdao Song & Dance Theatre, reflecting a career that bridges both Eastern and Western musical traditions.
In addition to his performance career, Dr. Xue is recognized for his work as an educator and arranger. His doctoral research focused on introducing Chinese folk music to international audiences through new arrangements for trombone and chamber ensembles, expanding the instrument’s repertoire while promoting cultural exchange through music.
As a Featured Artist with the Flatland Low Brass Choir, Dr. Xue brings a unique artistic voice that combines technical excellence, musical versatility, and a commitment to connecting diverse musical traditions through performance and education.