Tickets will also be available at the door for $20.00
THIS SUNDAY
HEROIC BRASS – THRIVING
LOOKING FORWARD
On September 28, 2014, The First Brass of Sarasota, along with Ann Stephenson-Moe and the Church of the Redeemer choir, will present “Heroic Brass – Thriving” at Church of the Redeemer, 222 N. Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL at 5:15 p.m. This concert captures the resilience of the American people overcoming the terrorism inflicted upon the United States on September 11, 2001.
The First Brass, founded by Gary Reinstrom, includes trumpets, trombones, French horns, tubas, percussion and keyboard. Repertoire includes John Williams’ “Indiana Jones”, Superman”; Arron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”; Gastav Holst’s theme from “Jupiter” as well as the Florida premier of Rich Nichols, “Give Him Glory” presented by the Redeemer Choir and organist Ann Stephenson-Moe and The First Brass.
In addition, 20 year old,trumpet sensation, Federico Montes, will be soloist on Summon the Hero’s, a tribute to our first responders.
Ann Stephenson-Moe, Organist at Church of the Redeemer
Ann will be on the bench on September 28.
Jack Crew
Andy Writght
This year’s season is dedicated to the memory of two beloved music directors. Andy Wright, Sarasota High School chorus and jazz band and Jack Crew, Riverview High School band director. Both were a huge influence to many young musicians throughout the years. Several of the players in The First Brass ensembles studied under them. Through music, their legacy continues.
THE FIRST BRASS OF SARASOTA
2014-2015 SEASON
HEROIC BRASS – SURVIVING
September 14, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Episcopal Church
Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.
We reflect on the tragedy that shook our country September 11th 2001 and honor our first responders and firefighters. The group is joined by vocalist Sara Peeples-McNatt and violinist Carlann Evans. Selections include works by, Laudidsen, Holst, Sibelius and the Florida premiere of Richard Nichols “Give Him Glory”.
HEROIC BRASS – THRIVING
September 28, 2014at 5:15 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer
Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door.
We remember the United States coming together as a family, not only overcoming adversity, but thriving as a people. The group is joined by organist Ann Stephenson-Moe, percussionist Bruce Lehman, Church of the Redeemer choir. Selections include works by John Williams, Kamen, Copland and Taps for Maynard (Ferguson).
ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
November 16, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at Nativity Episcopal Church
A delightful show performed by the I Solisti de Oneco Woodwind Quintet that tells the musical stories about all of God’s creatures. You will hear cats, fleas, bears, tortoise & hare, and, of course, Mary’s Little Lamb.
BRASS OF CHRISTMAS PAST
December 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church
Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at door
We travel back in time to Christmas of our childhood and remember that day that lives in infamy. Selections include Berlin, Bach, Guaraldi and Anderson.
A BRASSY NEW YEAR
January 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Lakeside Lutheran Church
Start your new year with The First Brass and Sharon Scott. Tickets are $10.00 and are available at Lakeside Lutheran, Venice.
MARDI GRAS – NEW ORLEANS COMES TO SARASOTA
February 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church
$15.00 in advance and $20.00 at door
It’s fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras comes to Sarasota when the First Brass Quintet and Sharon Scott celebrate in style with a full-blown New Orleans Mardi Gras festival of songs
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES
March 15, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church
Community Outreach – Free to Public
It took Phileas Fogg 80 days … buckle your seat belts as
The First Brass takes you around the world in 80 minutes.
PIPING HOT: ST. ANDREWS DAY AT ST. ANDREW
November 30, 2014 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew United Church of Christ
A celebration of St. Andrew with bagpipes, Sottish dancers, and Scottish tenor.
PIPING HOT: A CELTIC FANTASY
March 18, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Englewood United Methodist
Community Outreach – Free Will Offering
April 12, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church
Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at door
The Piping Hot Jacobites join members of The First Brass for a Celtic
Spectacular event celebrating Sarasota’s Scottish roots and St. Patrick’s Day.
Get out your kilt and your Gillies as we celebrate National Tartan Day with pipers, dancers and fiddles.
DEUX REQUIEMS
April 13, 3015 at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer
Tickets are $30.00
This collaboration between musica Sacra Cantorum and The First Brass will include
Faure Requiem and the Florida premier of Tsunami Requiem by Chris Williams.
9th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SHOW
May 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Church of the Palms
Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at door
On this ninth annual event we honor those who gave all.
The First Brass is this regions only professional brass ensemble. The group consists of six trumpets, three trombones, euphonium, four French horns, two tubas, percussion and keyboard. Entering their third season, The First Brass was born at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota playing sacred music. It has since added brass arrangements of classical, popular and Dixieland music. “Sixteen brass with percussion and pipe organ will make your hair stand up and knock your socks off” says artistic director and founder Gary Reinstrom. “We can also play pianissimo when we have a vocalist. It’s the emotions that the brass is able to exude that make our concerts fun and exciting!”
The First Brass will collaborate with others this coming season such as The Jacobites, Musica Sacra Cantorum, Sharon Scott, Bill Schustik, Sara Peebles-McNatt and Carlann Evans.
The performances will be at venues in Englewood, Venice, Sarasota and Bradenton. Ticket prices are $15-$30 with student and military discounts. For information, call (941) 928-0296 or visit www.TheFirstBrass.org
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be soloist on Summon the Hero’s, a tribute to our first responders.
