Illinois Brass Band
Sunday
March 10, 2013
3:00 p.m.
- power, virtuosity and beauty of the British-style brass band -
Inspired and enthused by the 1990 American tour of the United Kingdom's Desford Colliery Caterpillar Band, George Foster and William Homer founded the Illinois Brass Band in 1991, which is the most senior of Illinois' brass bands. IBB adopted the British tradition and dedicated itself to bringing the finest British-style brass band music to audiences in Chicago and across the Midwest.
Through its performances, recordings, and participation in competitions and festivals, IBB continues to demonstrate its excitement for brass band music to general audiences and brass aficionados alike.
Championships—the first brass band ever from outside the British Commonwealth to compete in this prestigious event. In addition to participation in competitions, IBB adopted the British tradition and dedicated itself to bringing the finest British-style brass band music to audiences in Chicago and across the Midwest. Through its performances, recordings, and participation in competitions and festivals, IBB continues to demonstrate its excitement for brass band music to general audiences and brass aficionados alike.
IBB's concert performances have astonished audiences with the power, virtuosity, and beauty of the British-style brass band and the breadth of its repertoire. Informal summer concerts and formal indoor concerts have kept the band fully engaged since its inception. IBB has also showcased exceptional guest soloists, including internationally renowned euphonium virtuosi Robert and David Childs, CSO second trombonist Michael Mulcahy, brass band cornet soloist Roger Webster, and brass band trombone soloist Brett Baker. IBB also gave the world premier of three compositions for brass band, most recently the IBB-commissioned work Brass Rushby Chicago composer Augusta Read Thomas.
For more information, please visit their web site: www.IllinoisBrassBand.org
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