Now, this is some Brass to behold

Each of the bands will present their own repertoire, and then, they will combine to perform three numbers, all around the theme Church Music. Together, the bands will perform Of Our New Day Begun by Omar Thomas, British Eighth March by Zo Elliot and Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral by Richard Wagner, featuring Joan McConnell on the organ.

The Symphonic Band's program is comprised of Slava! by Leonard Bernstein, No Shadow of Turning by David Gillingham and featuring the Trinity UCC Bell Choir, Colonial Song by Percy Grainger and Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli with Joan on the organ.

This concert will be a tremendous opportunity for Heidelberg students to collaborate with top-flight musicians and for the audience to experience an award-winning band, Jon said. “To hear how well these musicians play and how they approach artistry on their instruments, will provide an excellent example for our students in how they will approach their own artistry and eventual teaching on their own instruments,” he said.

Founded in 1984 by Dr. Paul Droste, emeritus professor of music at The Ohio State University and former director of the OSU Marching Band, the Brass Band of Columbus has been at the forefront of the resurgence of the brass band movement for more than 20 years. The band’s instrumentation is brass and percussion only, following the tradition of British brass bands. Membership of this 45-member of ensemble includes more than 30 active or retired music educators and a wide range of other professions.

The concert is free and open to the public.