This preview has been provided by Music for a Great Space.
Music for a Great Space (MGS) chooses an uncommon musical grouping to start off their season. MGS is known for performances featuring organ, vocalists, and traditional chamber music ensembles such as piano trios and string quartets. But this first concert will feature the Brass Roots Trio, a Chicago based ensemble consisting of trumpet, french horn, and piano. To add even more depth to their sound palate, the french horn player also occasionally surprises audiences with a song. The program will include a varied group of works by Copland, Verdi, Gershwin, Piazzolla, and Dave Brubeck as well as traditional American songs.
Called “deliciously diversified with astounding virtuosity” (The Oak Ridger) and “a full and magnificent ensemble” (Times-West Virginian), Brass Roots Trio is currently in its 12th season. They have performed both nationally and internationally including featured performances at the Chicago Brass Festival, St. James Piccadilly in London, Oxford University, and on Community Concert Series, Chamber Music Series and NPR. In 2009 the group was honored to perform at the White House for a holiday performance for President and Mrs. Obama.
In addition to the Friday evening performance, Brass Roots Trio will also be performing for and working with Piedmont Triad students including visits to Ragsdale High School, Greensboro College, and Florence Elementary.
Details on the free educational concerts can be found at www.musicforagreatspace.org or by calling (336) 638-7624.
The concert will take place September 16, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Gail Brower Huggins Performance Center on the Greensboro College campus. This performance is a 17 Days Event.
Tickets are available at the door and in advance: www.musicforagreatspace.org or (336) 638-7624.
Adults $22, seniors $20, young adults under thirty $15, and students $5 (all taxes and fees included). Each ticket holder may bring two young people age 16 and under for free. Season tickets and flex passes are also available.
About Music for a Great Space
Music for a Great Space (MGS) is an independent non-profit musical arts organization bringing the finest musicians to the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. The mission of Music for a Great Space is to present a series of inspiring musical performances and educational offerings, opening doors to the diverse cultural interests of the Piedmont Triad community. Learn more at www.musicforagreatspace.org.
The work of Music for a Great Space is made possible with funding from ArtsGreensboro and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources. Funding for this concert is provided by Greensboro College and by a grant from Lincoln Financial Group.
