Stars and Stripes Forever!
March 21 at 7:30 pm
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North Carolina Brass Band
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Chelsea Tipton, Conductor
Sponsored by:
DOUG AND DORENA BOIKE
LYNN AND JIM BURGIO
A toe-tapping, hand-clapping rousing celebration in honor of America’s 250th birthday and the American music we love — featuring everything from big band to brass band favorites – from John Philip Souza to Glenn Miller! The North Carolina Brass Band accompanies the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, plus the GSO Gospel Choir, performing unforgettable American favorites! Bring the family to enjoy this spine-tingling evening of guaranteed goosebumps!
About the guest artists:
The North Carolina Brass Band, under the direction of Brian Meixner, is a 28-member ensemble composed of many of the finest brass players and percussionists in the state. The band includes symphony orchestra musicians, leading soloists, chamber music professionals, jazz artists, brass and percussion professors at universities throughout the region, and highly sought-after freelance professionals. The diverse musicians of the NCBB have come together to create an ensemble as colorful and rich as the literature they perform.
The NCBB provides concertgoers with a variety of musical styles; including transcriptions of music for orchestra, wind band, choir, jazz and pop music, and the wealth of exciting original music written for brass band. The NCBB’s unique sound makes for a highly enjoyable concert experience.
The North Carolina Brass Band has thrust onto the music scene with the recording of two albums and thrilling audiences with performances in its home region of the Piedmont Triad and beyond. Performances at the Great American Brass Band Festival and the North Carolina Music Educators Association convention were enthusiastically received.
The NCBB was founded in 2014 and its 28-member instrumentation is closely aligned with that of the traditional British Brass Band. With its roots in Industrial Revolution-era England, brass bands are most commonly found in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. Through the North American Brass Band Association, the popularity of brass bands has been increasing steadily in the United States since the mid-late 20th century. The NCBB is excited to be a part of this movement and to share its rich tradition with audiences across the state.
Thank your for your support of the North Carolina Brass Band and we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming performance! In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us and introduce yourself. We love meeting brass and music enthusiasts who share our passion for great music!
Additional Purchase Options
- In person // Greensboro Symphony Box Office (Weekdays from 10am – 4:30pm). The Greensboro Symphony’s box office is located in the Greensboro Cultural Center at 200 N. Davie Street, Suite 301.
- In person // Tanger Center Ticket Office (Tu-Sa, Noon-5pm). The Tanger Center’s ticket office is located at One Abe Brenner Pl., between Elm and Davie Streets.
- By phone // Weekdays from 10am – 4:30pm at (336) 335.5456, ext.224
Venue
Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Greensboro, NC 27401 United States