The New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet enjoys worldwide exposure and an international reputation. The Quintet — featuring Principal Trumpet Philip Smith, trumpet player Ethan Bensdorf, Principal Horn Philip Myers, Principal Trombone Joseph Alessi, and Principal Tuba Alan Baer — has hosted an annual holiday concert at Lincoln Center since 1995. Their guests have included groups such as the Canadian Brass, the German Brass, and the West Point Band. The Principal Brass Quintet has become a regular encore feature on Philharmonic tours and residencies.