MotorCityBrassBand

#Michigan's vibrant, award-winning British-style #brass #band, playing a variety of exciting #music styles to the best audiences.

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From Motor City Brass Band, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. MCBB is thankful for its wonderful audiences. We are inspired by the passion and support of our volunteers and donors. We are fortunate to work with talented colleagues in creating great brass band music.

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MCBB's Horns & Howls concert begins at 3 pm on Sunday. Seating is general admission; doors open at 2:30 pm. Ticket pre-sales via the MCBB website (https://t.co/Lgs0Uyxd16) end at 6 pm today; further tickets must be purchased at the Box Office, which opens at 1 pm Sunday.

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MCBB is pleased to welcome 90.9 WRCJ as a 2023-24 season supporter. Listen to WRCJ all week to hear our new radio spot promoting MCBB's October 29 @ 3 pm Horns & Howls concert in Dearborn. Tickets for Horns & Howls are available at the box office or at https://t.co/ezzTes9JHr

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Join us in welcoing B-flat Bassist Brandon Thibault to Motor City Brass Band. Brandon is a highly accomplished tubist and educator from Taylor, Michigan. He received a Bachelor of Music from Oakland University and Master of Music from Bowling Gtreen State University.

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Do you have tickets yet for MCBB's "Horns & Howls" concert on Sunday, October 29 @ 3 pm at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center? Purchase tickets on our website (https://t.co/wYQq8WSJyv) or at the box office (fees apply). You can also call the MCBB Hotline [phone].

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Nine members of MCBB will perform in "HYMNS TRIUMPHANT: Great and Glorious Hymns of the Church" this Sunday at 4pm, at Cherry Hill Presbyterian (24110 Cherry Hill Rd, Dearborn).
We'll accompany a choir of 50 singers, with conductor Charles Miller and organist Dr. David Wagner.

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Gordon Ward and MCBB are proud to introduce two new members of the ensemble. Brandon Thibault (Eb Bass) and Nathan Waak (Soprano Cornet) both joined MCBB as we kick off the 2023-2024 season. Congratulations and welcome, Brandon and Nathan! #BrassBand #MotorCityBrassBand

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MCBB is looking for dedicated musicians to join our cornet and percussion sections. The band has planned an enjoyable and challenging season with local performances and national competitions.
Contact [email protected] with your interest or for more information.

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Happy 4th of July! An octet from MCBB performed at 4th of July celebration at Arden Courts of Bingham Farms on Sunday to an appreciative audience of residents, guests, and staff. This is the first of several senior community centers and residences that MCBB will visit.

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MCBB's season-end concert at Sylvan Lake last week begins a 6-week break before preparing the '23-24 season. MCBB musicians remain active during the break, teaching at camps, performing with other groups and touring (e.g. Bona Opatich with Waitakere Brass Band in New Zealand).

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Summer break story, part 2: 12 members of MCBB joined many fine musicians for two brass band reading sessions this week. Monday night was "Fraternity" by Thierry Deleruyelle, conducted by Chris Ward. Wednesday was "The Holy War" by Ray Steadman-Allen, conducted by Gordon Ward.

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Sylvan Lake is hosting an evening of food & music at the Community Center on Thursday, June 22 with MCBB as entertainment.
5:00 pm: Hogz BBQ and Scuree Ice Cream truck
7-8:00 pm: MCBB concert
Bring your chairs/blankets and celebrate the 1st day of summer with MCBB at Sylvan Lake

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Thank you to our 2022-23 MCBB chair sponsors. MCBB musicians volunteer their time, and the generosity of our chair sponsors provides funding to cover MCBB's annual operating expenses.

Information about how to Sponsor-a-Chair for the 2023-24 season will be released in August.

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MEET THE BAND: John Andersen, Baritone
John has a degree in Music Education and Euphonium performance from Oakland University and teaches elementary music in Utica Community Schools.
He joined MCABB in 2021 and is now principal Baritone in MCBB.
#MotorCityBrassBand #MeetTheBrass

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MCBB received its trophy from the 2023 Detroit Music Awards. This marks 5 out of 6 years that MCBB has won in the category of Outstanding Small Classical Ensemble.

Thank you to the Detroit Music Awards Foundation for supporting the music community in southeast Michigan!

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MCBB's 2023-2024 new season was unveiled at our concert last weekend. Two lucky audience members won a pair of season tickets: Judy Carty and Patricia Schwartz. Congratulations!
Ticket order forms for MCBB's 28th season will be mailed, emailed and posted on social media shortly.

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On June 4th, Music Director Gordon Ward revived the "Director's Award," an annual tradition recognizing outstanding and dedicated service to Motor City Brass Band. The 2023 award was presented to Devin Scicluna, principal trombone. Congratulations, Devin! (photo by Gary Molnar)

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Did you miss MCBB's "The Best of Broadway" concert this past Sunday? Or would you like to relive some of the high points? Either way, we have you covered -- enjoy these highlights! We look forward to seeing you at "Horns & Howls" on Sunday, October 29.

https://t.co/vms4McdkhP

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MCBB presents its 2022-23 season finale: The Best of Broadway! Join us tomorrow, Sunday, June 4 @ 3 pm at the stunning Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the box office, open at 1:00 pm tomorrow for walk-up ticket sales.
https://t.co/0QfVRjvZlT

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MCBB presents "The Best of Broadway" this Sunday, June 4 @ 3 pm at the Ford Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Tickets are available at the box office (https://t.co/7TqMHjiQc1), from MCBB musicians or by calling the MCBB hotline at 248-788-6618.