Boston Brass
Saturday, Nov. 4 | 3-5 p.m. | Gaede Stage
Boston Brass, one of the most famous brass quintets in the world, blows into Moorhead Saturday, Nov. 4, to perform and teach on the MSUM campus. The five musicians appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds through performances of a wide selection of musical styles and genres. They are loved for their upbeat, boisterous and fun performances, which include humorous banter between themselves and audience members.
The group has performed in 49 states and 30 countries and conducted master classes around the world, including sessions and residencies at the Eastman School of Music, The Julliard School, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Royal Academy of Music in London, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory at the National University of Singapore, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and Mahidol University in Bangkok, and countless others. Boston Brass has been featured on The CBS Early Show, National Public Radio’s Performance Today, The Great American Brass Band Festival and has recorded many diverse albums.
The performance at MSUM takes place on the Gaede Stage from 3 to 5 p.m. The musicians will work with one college brass group and one high school brass group. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required to get into the event. For a free ticket, go to www.mnstate.edu/tickets, or call the MSUM Box Office at (218) 477-2271 M-F from noon to 4 p.m., or buy at the door.