Wednesday, February 8, 2012

St. John's Episcopal in Florence to host Carolina Brass on February 19th



St. John’s Episcopal Church in Florence concludes its Epiphany Concert Series with a performance by the Carolina Brass on Sunday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the church’s parish hall. 

There is no charge for the concert but donations are appreciated.  Light refreshments will be provided.  St. John’s is located at 252 S. Dargan Street in Florence.  Parking is available in the lot behind the church.

Hailed by critics as one of America’s finest chamber music groups, Carolina Brass combines virtuosity and good humor in its performances, embracing the audience with music and conversation.  In addition to classical recitals and pops concerts, Carolina Brass performs extensively in educational settings. These programs provide students with performances, demonstrations, and master classes in an informal and interactive environment. 

Established in 1997, Carolina Brass is comprised of dedicated professionals who were trained at some of the country's most prestigious schools, including the New England Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, and the Eastman School of Music.  All have extensive national and international performing, recording, and touring experience, and all members of the ensemble serve on faculties at North Carolina colleges and universities including High Point University, Gardner-Webb University, Wake Forest University, St. Augustine's College, and Shaw University.

Of the ensemble’s concert performances, National Public Radio proclaims the Carolina Brass to be “A high energy, highly competent ensemble that delivers polished brass on the spot with a spark”, while the Winston-Salem Journal writes, “Carolina Brass live up to their reputation for refinement, expressiveness, and taste. Its often lush and multi-colored sound engulfs the listener like a warm bear hug. It is also well-suited to just about any style. The group can swing like a hard-driving big band one moment and play a soft ballad with the utmost in feeling and sensitivity the next.”  WGBH of Boston asserts, “Carolina Brass puts it all together - performances with rhythmic drive and gorgeous lyricism, all with classical virtuosity and dynamic personality.”  
 
In great demand by composers all over the world, Carolina Brass is dedicated to playing the finest original compositions and arrangements for brass and percussion. The group is responsible for many new compositions, and gave 15 world premiere performances last year by noted composers.

As Summit Recording Artists, Carolina Brass recordings are available worldwide and are regularly broadcast on National Public Radio. The ensemble plans to release their sixth CD this year, with increased touring in the U.S. and abroad. 

The mission of the Carolina Brass is to promote the understanding of music and to improve the performance level of musicians of all ages through performances, residencies, master classes, and recordings.

To learn more about the group, visit www.carolinabrass.com.

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