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Strathmore Presents

CANADIAN BRASSCHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE

Friday, December 8, 2017, 8pm

Ding Dong Merrily on High Traditional, arr. Howard Cable Bach’s Bells J. S. Bach, arr. Coletti I Saw Three Ships Traditional, arr. Ridenour A Canadian Brass Christmas Traditional, arr. Henderson You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch Albert Hague, arr. Coletti & Ridenour

Intermission

Glenn Miller Christmas Glenn Miller, arr. Coletti Für Elise L. van Beethoven, arr. Ridenour A Charlie Brown Christmas Guaraldi, arr. Ridenour Tribute to the Ballet Medley, arr. Kompanek

2 | Strathmore Presents 2017–2018

ABOUT CANADIAN BRASS

Chuck Daellenbach, tuba Caleb Hudson, trumpetChristopher Coletti, trumpetAchilles Liarmakopoulos, tromboneBernhard Scully, horn

Canadian Brass has been a formidable force in the world of chamber music since its inception. The group has been hailed as the “kings of brass” as it singlehandedly established brass as a major influence on the classical music scene.

Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. Its concerts show the full range from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes to compositions and arrangements created especially for them, including formal classical presentation and music served up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects.

Whatever the style, the music is central and performed with utmost dedication, skill, and excellence. The varied Canadian Brass repertoire features brass standards and a library of more than 600 original arrangements. With a discography of more than 130 albums, several music videos, and an extensive international touring schedule, Canadian Brass continues to score Billboard chart positions. They are an important pioneer in bringing brass music to audiences across the globe, including the United States, Canada, Japan, and Europe. They have toured South America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. They were also the first brass ensemble from the West to perform in China and the first brass group to take the main stage at the venerable Carnegie Hall.

With four decades under their belts, Canadian Brass continues to thrill audiences around the world, and it doesn’t look like they are letting up anytime soon!

The official website for Canadian Brass is www.canadianbrass.com and recordings are available at www.canadianbrassstore.com. Keep up with the band on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Canadian Brass encourages non-flash photography at their concerts—please tag and share your photos!

CDs are available in the lobby during intermission and after the concert, and the band is giving away a free unreleased track to those who sign up at the CD table. Canadian Brass performers will be available after the concert to autograph CDs.

Canadian Brass performs on 24-karat gold-plated Canadian Brass Collection instruments and is an exclusive Opening Day recording artist.

Canadian Brass appears by arrangement with IMG Artists, 7 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019.

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