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One of the most respected brass ensembles
in the United States, Burning River Brass has been dazzling
audiences since 1996 with "power and virtuosity,"
"harmonious blend," and "consistently stirring
performances." Composed of twelve of the finest brass and
percussion players in the country, Burning River Brass is an
ensemble on fire!
The original inspiration behind Burning River Brass was to give
great players who were also good friends a chance to play together
on a consistent basis. Soon after the first rehearsal in May
1996, BRB began to grow rapidly. The ensemble made its debut
in September of 1996 in Tremont, Ohio under the auspices of
Arts Renaissance Tremont and by 1998 was touring nationally.
In 1999 Burning River Brass was offered a recording contract
by Dorian Recordings® and shortly thereafter recorded its
first CD — Of Knights and Castles. The disc was met with
great critical acclaim and was followed by the release of Russian
Carnival in 2000. The group’s latest CD is entitled Romanza
Espana—Spanish Masterworks for Brass and was released
in the fall of 2004. In 2005, after numerous requests, BRB recorded
a Christmas CD titled Christmas around the World. All of the
discs have been praised for their energy, sound, and style.
In concert, Burning River Brass strives to present a variety of music that audiences find entertaining and which the ensemble enjoys playing. BRB’s repertoire includes
fresh arrangements of classic literature as well as original
works written specifically for the group. The ensemble is consistently
applauded for the infectious joy with which it performs. The
camaraderie continues into BRB’s educational and outreach
programs, where the players endeavor to provide students with
a rich, positive experience that will encourage their enthusiasm
for music in the future.
Burning River Brass has been heard on NPR’s Performance
Today and Sunday Baroque as well as radio stations throughout
the United States and abroad. During the 2007-8 season, BRB
will continue to tour nationally visiting New York, Florida, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania,
and of course, Ohio.
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