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The Trillium Brass Quintet (Canada)
2007-09-18 22:53:00 Formed in 1996, The Trillium Brass Quintet (Toronto, Canada ) is a versatile and tightly knit ensemble. From renaissance vocal works to Charles Ives and the premières of new music, Trillium performs not only the traditional repertoire, but also explores the wide diversity of music available to the modern brass quintet.TBQ has performed throughout southern Ontario including recital appearances at The Kitchener-Waterloo Music Society, the Toronto International Chamber Music Festival, and University of Toronto's New Music Week. We were also the first musicians to play our national anthem inside the Ontario Legislature. TBQ's versatility and wide repertoire allows us to present music to suit any occasion or venue - from official receptions, convocations, and corporate gatherings to sacred and secular festive events. Some of our hired engagements have included receptions for the Lieutenant Governor, and somewhat less formal but very festive appearances at Massey College for their Christ...
Spanish Brass Luur Metalls (SP)
2007-08-19 23:46:00 Spanish Brass Luur Metalls has recorded his 11th Cd, entitled SBALZ BRASS ENSEMBLE, with the best brass players of Spain, conducted by Christian Lindberg. This Cd was presented at the Spanish Brass Alzira 2007 Festival and is composed of the pieces commissioned by the festival since 2003. Fierabrass, by Juanjo Colomer; Ter i Anta, by Ferrer Ferran; Reencontres, by Andrés Valero; Luurphoniam, by Francisco Zacarés and Brain Rubbish, by Christian Lindberg.With Spanish Brass Luur Metalls are recording this cd Rubén Marqués, Luís González, Pep Antoni Cassado, Pacho Flores, Carlos Gil, Miguel José Martínez "Viriato", Juan Carlos Matamoros, María Rubio, Vicent Puertos, David Alonso, Mario Osca, Alberto Pons and Vicent López.Read more about the Spanish Brass Luur Metalls More About: Spanish , Span , Nish
Spanish Brass Luur Metalls (SP)
2007-08-19 23:46:00 Spanish Brass Luur Metalls has recorded his 11th Cd, entitled SBALZ BRASS ENSEMBLE, with the best brass players of Spain, conducted by Christian Lindberg. This Cd was presented at the Spanish Brass Alzira 2007 Festival and is composed of the pieces commissioned by the festival since 2003. Fierabrass, by Juanjo Colomer; Ter i Anta, by Ferrer Ferran; Reencontres, by Andrés Valero; Luurphoniam, by Francisco Zacarés and Brain Rubbish, by Christian Lindberg.With Spanish Brass Luur Metalls are recording this cd Rubén Marqués, Luís González, Pep Antoni Cassado, Pacho Flores, Carlos Gil, Miguel José Martínez "Viriato", Juan Carlos Matamoros, María Rubio, Vicent Puertos, David Alonso, Mario Osca, Alberto Pons and Vicent López.Read more about the Spanish Brass Luur Metalls More About: Spanish , Span , Nish
Ben van Dijk (NL)
2007-08-19 23:09:00 Ben earned his Solo Diploma cum laude in 1980 at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In 1976, he was appointed to the bass trombone position in the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. He continued to study with Jeff Reynolds and Roger Bobo in Los Angeles.After 23 years with the N.R.P.O., Ben joined the Rotterdam Philharmonic as solo bass trombonist. He played for more then 15 years with the Netherlands Wind Ensemble, and is still active as bass trombonist in the Dutch Jazz Orchestra. He has also played with the Dutch Brass Sextet for fourteen years. Ben is Professor at the Rotterdam Conservatory and the Royal College of Music in Manchester.
Ben van Dijk (NL)
2007-08-19 23:09:00 Ben earned his Solo Diploma cum laude in 1980 at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. In 1976, he was appointed to the bass trombone position in the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. He continued to study with Jeff Reynolds and Roger Bobo in Los Angeles.After 23 years with the N.R.P.O., Ben joined the Rotterdam Philharmonic as solo bass trombonist. He played for more then 15 years with the Netherlands Wind Ensemble, and is still active as bass trombonist in the Dutch Jazz Orchestra. He has also played with the Dutch Brass Sextet for fourteen years. Ben is Professor at the Rotterdam Conservatory and the Royal College of Music in Manchester.
Corpus Quartet (HU)
2007-07-31 22:13:00 The Corpus Trombone Quartet was founded in 2001 by young students of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, with the assistance of their teacher, Tivadar Sztán.Their most important aim was to get acquainted with the repertoire for trombone quartet and to popularise it among professionals of music and the public at large. The members of the ensemble are recognized soloists at the same time. They have been prizewinners of important national music competitions. However, they started working on the development of teamwork and of a homogeneous sound with great pleasure. During the first year of their collective career they complied with a great number of invitations, such as exhibition openings, celebrations, festivals and they played in prestigious concert halls of Budapest, for example in the Hungarian Radio, in the National Museum, in the great hall of the Liszt Music Academy, etc.The Quartet had a concert with Steven Mead in 2004.In 2005 they had a lot great concerts and courses in Slova...
Corpus Quartet
2007-07-31 22:13:00 The Corpus Trombone Quartet was founded in 2001 by young students of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, with the assistance of their teacher, Tivadar Sztán.Their most important aim was to get acquainted with the repertoire for trombone quartet and to popularise it among professionals of music and the public at large. The members of the ensemble are recognized soloists at the same time. They have been prizewinners of important national music competitions. However, they started working on the development of teamwork and of a homogeneous sound with great pleasure. During the first year of their collective career they complied with a great number of invitations, such as exhibition openings, celebrations, festivals and they played in prestigious concert halls of Budapest, for example in the Hungarian Radio, in the National Museum, in the great hall of the Liszt Music Academy, etc.The Quartet had a concert with Steven Mead in 2004.In 2005 they had a lot great concerts and courses in Slova...
The Groves (UK)
2007-06-02 22:37:00 The Grove s Brass Ensemble was formed in September 2001 by five first year students from the Royal Northern College of Music. The quintet owes its name to Sir Charles Groves, principal conductor of the BBC Northern Orchestra (now the BBC Philharmonic) from 1944-51.In February 2003, the quintet won their first competition, the Philip Jones Brass Prize, despite being the youngest ensemble to compete. October 2003 saw them competing internationally for the first time, travelling to Munich for the finals of the International Jan Koetsier Competition for Brass Chamber Music. They won the second prize, again despite being the youngest ensemble to participate. They reached the final round of four ensembles in both the Royal Overseas League Music Competition (Feb '04) and the Lyon International Chamber Music Competition (April '05). More About: The G , The Grove
The Groves (UK)
2007-06-02 22:37:00 The Grove s Brass Ensemble was formed in September 2001 by five first year students from the Royal Northern College of Music. The quintet owes its name to Sir Charles Groves, principal conductor of the BBC Northern Orchestra (now the BBC Philharmonic) from 1944-51.In February 2003, the quintet won their first competition, the Philip Jones Brass Prize, despite being the youngest ensemble to compete. October 2003 saw them competing internationally for the first time, travelling to Munich for the finals of the International Jan Koetsier Competition for Brass Chamber Music. They won the second prize, again despite being the youngest ensemble to participate. They reached the final round of four ensembles in both the Royal Overseas League Music Competition (Feb '04) and the Lyon International Chamber Music Competition (April '05). More About: Rove , The G , The Grove
Innovata (USA)
2007-05-22 10:51:00 INNOVATA was born in Boston, Massachusetts in the latter part of 1998. Their 'Sold Out' inaugural concert in early 1999 was received with a standing ovation and rave reviews. This concert was the catalyst encouraging INNOVATA to forge ahead by setting a new standard in brass performance and to emerge as one of the nation's most outstanding young brass groups.INNOVATA is made up of top talent from New England and around the country. The musicians come from a pool of hand selected performers that have appeared with such renown organizations as the Boston Pops, Boston Symphony, Boston Ballet, Portland Symphony, the Artie Shaw Band and with other leading organizations around the world. The wide range of experience that each person brings to the group compliments the versatile repertoire INNOVATA presents.INNOVATA has been heard throughout the Northeastern United States and Canada, in such major cities as Boston, New York, Montreal and Pittsburgh. Some performance highlights have been... More About: Nova , Inno
Innovata (USA)
2007-05-22 10:51:00 INNOVATA was born in Boston, Massachusetts in the latter part of 1998. Their 'Sold Out' inaugural concert in early 1999 was received with a standing ovation and rave reviews. This concert was the catalyst encouraging INNOVATA to forge ahead by setting a new standard in brass performance and to emerge as one of the nation's most outstanding young brass groups.INNOVATA is made up of top talent from New England and around the country. The musicians come from a pool of hand selected performers that have appeared with such renown organizations as the Boston Pops, Boston Symphony, Boston Ballet, Portland Symphony, the Artie Shaw Band and with other leading organizations around the world. The wide range of experience that each person brings to the group compliments the versatile repertoire INNOVATA presents.INNOVATA has been heard throughout the Northeastern United States and Canada, in such major cities as Boston, New York, Montreal and Pittsburgh. Some performance highlights have been... More About: Inno
Getzen field trumpet
2007-05-22 10:25:00 Everyday in America, approximately 1,800 World War II veterans pass away. These brave men and women risked their lives to defend the land they loved and yet as many as 75% of these heroes will not be given the honor of having Taps sounded at their funeral by a live bugler.Bugles Across America is an organization dedicated to changing this trend by providing live buglers for the sounding of Taps whenever and wherever they are needed. Despite the availability of buglers willing to perform this solemn duty, there is a surprising lack of a proper instrument on which to sound Taps.That is why Getzen is proud to introduce the all new American Heritage Field Trump ets. Together with B.A.A. and several of its members, Getzen has designed an instrument specifically designed for honoring our veterans. Proudly made in America. More About: Trumpet
Getzen field trumpet
2007-05-22 10:25:00 Everyday in America, approximately 1,800 World War II veterans pass away. These brave men and women risked their lives to defend the land they loved and yet as many as 75% of these heroes will not be given the honor of having Taps sounded at their funeral by a live bugler.Bugles Across America is an organization dedicated to changing this trend by providing live buglers for the sounding of Taps whenever and wherever they are needed. Despite the availability of buglers willing to perform this solemn duty, there is a surprising lack of a proper instrument on which to sound Taps.That is why Getzen is proud to introduce the all new American Heritage Field Trumpet s. Together with B.A.A. and several of its members, Getzen has designed an instrument specifically designed for honoring our veterans. Proudly made in America.
Westwind Brass (USA)
2007-04-21 17:31:00 Virtuosic ensemble performance, interesting music, unique stories, engaging interaction with the audience, and lots of chuckles make two hours of delightful fun for Westwind Brass ? audiences.There is little in the musical lexicon that they cannot tackle and perform well. Their uniqueness lies in their ability to perform at a high level the entire spectrum of brass music.Each concert offers a kaleidoscopic set of styles and composers from the rich Baroque sonorities of Handel and Bach to the music of other cultures. Serious art music including the jazz of Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk are embraced. No one stays seated when ?That?s A Plenty? encores!In addition to a varied and expanding concert schedule, Westwind Brass is dedicated to education, having developed programs and master classes for students of all ages.The grammy nominated ensemble is in residence at San Diego State University and is on the touring roster of the California Arts Council. The group receives major suppo...
Westwind Brass (USA)
2007-04-21 17:31:00 Virtuosic ensemble performance, interesting music, unique stories, engaging interaction with the audience, and lots of chuckles make two hours of delightful fun for Westwind Bras s? audiences.There is little in the musical lexicon that they cannot tackle and perform well. Their uniqueness lies in their ability to perform at a high level the entire spectrum of brass music.Each concert offers a kaleidoscopic set of styles and composers from the rich Baroque sonorities of Handel and Bach to the music of other cultures. Serious art music including the jazz of Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk are embraced. No one stays seated when ?That?s A Plenty? encores!In addition to a varied and expanding concert schedule, Westwind Brass is dedicated to education, having developed programs and master classes for students of all ages.The grammy nominated ensemble is in residence at San Diego State University and is on the touring roster of the California Arts Council. The group receives major suppo... More About: Twin
Bala Brass
2007-03-24 00:43:00 The award-winning Bala Bras s are winning the hearts of audiences around the globe with their infectious spirit and enthusiastic performances. A brass quintet dedicated to furthering the art of brass music performance, Bala was the first group of it's kind to be invited to participate in the Osaka International Chamber Music Festa in Japan in 2001. The Boston area chamber ensemble was also awarded the bronze medal at the 2001 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, as well as being honored as a finalist in the 2001 Coleman Chamber Music Competition.Highlights of Bala's 2005 season have included the world premier of Robert J. Bradshaw's new piece entitled Right Then. Same Time Tomorrow? at the 2005 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, and a feature recital at the 2005 New York Brass Conference.In addition to its rigorous performance schedule, Bala is strongly committed to fostering music through education. In keeping with this mission the quintet conducts master...
Bala Brass
2007-03-24 00:43:00 The award-winning Bala Brass are winning the hearts of audiences around the globe with their infectious spirit and enthusiastic performances. A brass quintet dedicated to furthering the art of brass music performance, Bala was the first group of it's kind to be invited to participate in the Osaka International Chamber Music Festa in Japan in 2001. The Boston area chamber ensemble was also awarded the bronze medal at the 2001 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, as well as being honored as a finalist in the 2001 Coleman Chamber Music Competition.Highlights of Bala's 2005 season have included the world premier of Robert J. Bradshaw's new piece entitled Right Then. Same Time Tomorrow? at the 2005 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, and a feature recital at the 2005 New York Brass Conference.In addition to its rigorous performance schedule, Bala is strongly committed to fostering music through education. In keeping with this mission the quintet conducts master...
Mnozil Brass (Austria)
2007-02-27 23:35:00 Mnozil brass has been around since 1992.What began in Vienna in Josef Mnozil’s tavern has become so well-known in concert circles that they now hold more than 120 concerts a year around the world.They play applied brass music for people from all walks of life.They face every challenge, no tone is too high, no lip is too hot and no music is too inferior.You can see their music and you can smell the stage performance.in the current show "SEVEN", they deal with all relevant questions of life, so if something is not clear to you, please come to the website. More About: Austria , Bras , Tria , Brass
Mnozil Brass (Austria)
2007-02-27 23:35:00 Mnozil brass has been around since 1992.What began in Vienna in Josef Mnozil?s tavern has become so well-known in concert circles that they now hold more than 120 concerts a year around the world.They play applied brass music for people from all walks of life.They face every challenge, no tone is too high, no lip is too hot and no music is too inferior.You can see their music and you can smell the stage performance.in the current show "SEVEN", they deal with all relevant questions of life, so if something is not clear to you, please come to the website. More About: Austria , Brass
Bozen Brass (Germany)
2007-02-12 19:30:00 The virtuosi of Bozen Bras s Quintet show that even with solid brass instruments soft sounds can be produced. Pure joy and passion for music have led to a colourful repertoire which includes all stylistic directions throughout the whole history of music. The challenging programs in the concerts are of an unconventional style - nevertheless the music is performed with utmost dedication and excellence. The ensemble was founded as a declaration of love to brass music, in 1989. The secret of success lies in the solid and international training of the five musicians (Bozen, Florence, Innsbruck, Stuttgart, Augsburg, Detmold) and their long experience in various ensembles and orchestras of all stylistic directions (Saarländer Rundfunk, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bavarian State Opera, Haydn Orchestra of Bolzano and Trento,Tyrolean Symphony Orchestra Innsbruck, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, VBB Musical Orchestra, Ludwig² Musical, Münchner Salonorchester Tibor Jonas). Thanks to its... More About: Germany , German , Erma , Brass
Bozen Brass (Germany)
2007-02-12 19:30:00 The virtuosi of Bozen Brass Quintet show that even with solid brass instruments soft sounds can be produced. Pure joy and passion for music have led to a colourful repertoire which includes all stylistic directions throughout the whole history of music. The challenging programs in the concerts are of an unconventional style - nevertheless the music is performed with utmost dedication and excellence. The ensemble was founded as a declaration of love to brass music, in 1989. The secret of success lies in the solid and international training of the five musicians (Bozen, Florence, Innsbruck, Stuttgart, Augsburg, Detmold) and their long experience in various ensembles and orchestras of all stylistic directions (Saarländer Rundfunk, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Bavarian State Opera, Haydn Orchestra of Bolzano and Trento,Tyrolean Symphony Orchestra Innsbruck, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, VBB Musical Orchestra, Ludwig² Musical, Münchner Salonorchester Tibor Jonas). Thanks to its ch... More About: Germany , Germ
Tennessee Technological University Tuba/Euphonium Studio (USA)
2007-02-07 22:45:00 The Tennessee Technological University Tuba Ensemble, currently celebrating its 40th year of performances and recording activity, has been selected by The Tennessee Board of Regents to receive the prestigious TBR Academic Excellence and Quality Award. The TTTE is the first music program in the state of Tennessee to receive this award. Additionally, the ensemble has been notified that its latest CD recording release, CARNEGIE VI, a documentation of the group's sixth appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York City, on the Mark Records label was submitted and accepted by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) to be included on its ?Grammy Entry List.?The internationally acclaimed Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble (TTTE) from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville , Tennessee , is considered the ?pioneer? ensemble of its kind. The TTTE is continually received with favor by audiences from Carnegie Hall in New York to Jackson Square in New Orleans . The group has b... More About: Studio , Logical
Tennessee Technological University Tuba/Euphonium Studio (USA)
2007-02-07 22:45:00 The Tennessee Tech no logical University Tuba Ensemble, currently celebrating its 40th year of performances and recording activity, has been selected by The Tennessee Board of Regents to receive the prestigious TBR Academic Excellence and Quality Award. The TTTE is the first music program in the state of Tennessee to receive this award. Additionally, the ensemble has been notified that its latest CD recording release, CARNEGIE VI, a documentation of the group's sixth appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York City, on the Mark Records label was submitted and accepted by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) to be included on its “Grammy Entry List.â€The internationally acclaimed Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble (TTTE) from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville , Tennessee , is considered the “pioneer†ensemble of its kind. The TTTE is continually received with favor by audiences from Carnegie Hall in New York to Jackson Square in New Orleans . The gro... More About: Studio
One Man Band
2007-01-24 22:44:00 I see a trombone, a trumpet and a sousaphoon. That is brass. Or not?A nice, funny story about how to spend your money in a right way... not only about that! More About: Band
Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble (USA)
2007-01-17 13:49:00 The Atlanta Trump et Ense mble was created in February 2004. The inspiration to create the group occurred during a visit to the Western Carolina Trumpet Festival. As the “Atlanta Youth Trumpet Ensemble â€, the group gave its first performance in April 2004. The ensemble was comprised of members of director Kay Fairchild’s private trumpet studio and consisted of nine players.Following their graduation from high school, several members expressed an interest in continuing with the ensemble. In June 2004, the group was renamed the “Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble†and comprises some of the top high school and college trumpet players in the metropolitan Atlanta area.Membership is by invitation only. Members must display strong performance and interpersonal skills. ATE performers are encouraged to develop a “lack of ego†related to ensemble participation and in their determination to succeed in personal endeavors. A genuine love of music and musical performance is essential.The Atlanta...
Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble (USA)
2007-01-17 13:49:00 The Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble was created in February 2004. The inspiration to create the group occurred during a visit to the Western Carolina Trumpet Festival. As the ?Atlanta Youth Trumpet Ensemble?, the group gave its first performance in April 2004. The ensemble was comprised of members of director Kay Fairchild?s private trumpet studio and consisted of nine players.Following their graduation from high school, several members expressed an interest in continuing with the ensemble. In June 2004, the group was renamed the ?Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble? and comprises some of the top high school and college trumpet players in the metropolitan Atlanta area.Membership is by invitation only. Members must display strong performance and interpersonal skills. ATE performers are encouraged to develop a ?lack of ego? related to ensemble participation and in their determination to succeed in personal endeavors. A genuine love of music and musical performance is essential.The Atlanta Trumpet Ensem...
Hevelius Brass (Poland)
2007-01-16 17:55:00 Technical mastery, unique sound and amazingly rich repertoire make the concerts of Hevelius Brass very interesting and enjoyable for all the audiences. The young musicians are more than able to combine the challenging Renaissance and Baroque pieces with original transcriptions of jazz standards and popular music. Along with the energy presented by this Polish group, this creates a great mixture that is always appreciated by any listener.Hevelius Brass gave a wide array of concerts ranging from small chamber performances, to great outdoor happenings. Some of them are: The Castle of Kalmar, Sweden; a concert during ?The Pomeranian Days? in Bremen, Germany; ?Music and Architecture Festival? in Toru?, Poland ; The 1st International Hanseatic Convention in Goleniów, Poland; Gala of the 30th Polish Film Academy Awards Gdynia 2005, transmitted live by the Polish Television Channel II.The members of Hevelius Brass are laureates of The 6th National Wind Ensembles Competition organized by prof...
Hevelius Brass (Poland)
2007-01-16 17:55:00 Technical mastery, unique sound and amazingly rich repertoire make the concerts of Hevelius Bras s very interesting and enjoyable for all the audiences. The young musicians are more than able to combine the challenging Renaissance and Baroque pieces with original transcriptions of jazz standards and popular music. Along with the energy presented by this Polish group, this creates a great mixture that is always appreciated by any listener.Hevelius Brass gave a wide array of concerts ranging from small chamber performances, to great outdoor happenings. Some of them are: The Castle of Kalmar, Sweden; a concert during “The Pomeranian Days†in Bremen, Germany; “Music and Architecture Festival†in Toruń, Poland ; The 1st International Hanseatic Convention in Goleniów, Poland; Gala of the 30th Polish Film Academy Awards Gdynia 2005, transmitted live by the Polish Television Channel II.The members of Hevelius Brass are laureates of The 6th National Wind Ensembles Competition organiz... More About: Land
Michael B. Nelson
2007-01-15 10:08:00 Michael B. Nelson (trombone) has distinguished himself as leader, arranger and trombonist for the Hornheads, the a capella jazz horn group. In addition to receiving the McKnight Composers Fellowship in 1996, he has composed and arranged for Prince and many international artists and has toured world wide with Prince. His trombone credits include performances with Doc Severinsen, Chaka Khan, Lenny Kravitz, Ben Sidran, Sammy Davis, Jr., Phil Upchurch and many others.(Trombones online) More About: Michael , Mich
Michael B. Nelson
More articles from this author:2007-01-15 10:08:00 Michael B. Nelson (trombone) has distinguished himself as leader, arranger and trombonist for the Hornheads, the a capella jazz horn group. In addition to receiving the McKnight Composers Fellowship in 1996, he has composed and arranged for Prince and many international artists and has toured world wide with Prince. His trombone credits include performances with Doc Severinsen, Chaka Khan, Lenny Kravitz, Ben Sidran, Sammy Davis, Jr., Phil Upchurch and many others.(Trombones online) More About: Michael 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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