Canadian Brass Kicks Off 2002 Celebrity Series for UA’s School of Music

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – On Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, The University of Alabama School of Music’s Celebrity Series will have its first concert of the season with Canadian Brass. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Moody Music Building Concert Hall on the UA campus.

With 31 concert seasons and more than 50 recordings to their credit, Canadian Brass has transformed the once-limited oeuvre of brass performance pieces to include more than 600 works transcribed, arranged or commissioned by them — creating a new musical tradition. These works encompass not only innovative classical pieces, but also explore the sounds of jazz, contemporary concert music and popular songs.

The quintet started out as a modest 1970s experimental group and faced the challenge of establishing themselves as a serious concert presence. They have done so stunningly. Their virtuosity and musical imagination have elevated the bar by which baroque, Bach and brass are measured.

Don’t miss this chance to hear brass instruments played, as you’ve never heard them before. Ticket prices are $22 and $15 for general admission and $7 for students with valid IDs. For ticket information or an immediate credit card purchase, call the School of Music Box Office at 205/348-7111