Sunday, November 4, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Washburn University-White Concert Hall

Topeka, Kansas-Free Admission

 

National Emblem.........................Bagley/Harrelson

Carrickfergus....................................Trad./Roberts

     Lee Harrelson, euphonium


A Little Serenade........................Ernest Tomlinson

Live and Let Die..............................McCartney/Farr

     Steve Molloy, Eb soprano cornet

Call of the Cossacks.........................Peter Graham

     Procession of the Tarters

     Gypsy Dream

     Cossack Fire Dance

          Michael Davidson, trombone

          Lee Harrelson, euphonium

          Alan Wenger, cornet

          Mai Tadokoro, percussion

     Doyles Lament

          Matt Vangjel, flugelhorn

     Cossack Wedding Dance

          Nate Gay, euphonium

Intermission

O.R.B.........................................Charles Anderson

Carnival of Venice..........Arban/Catherall/Harrelson

     Raquel Rodriquez, cornet

SPACE!

Planet Krypton..........................Williams/Harrelson

Mars..................................................Holst/Roberts

Luke & Leia..................................Williams/Duncan

Cantina Band (a la Sing, Sing Sing)..arr. Harrelson

Finale from 'Music of the Spheres'....Philip Sparke
 
 
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Arlington Heights, IL
 

"If you live within a hemisphere of Chicago, you should consider putting the annual U.S. Open Brass Band Championships on your calendar."

Arlington Heights, IL The annual U.S. Open is scheduled to take place on November 10, 2007, at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago.


The goal of this competition is to encourage the further growth and development of the brass band movement in North America by providing a unique and exciting forum for the participating bands and by promoting the highest standards of performance and entertainment......more.

Schedule:


9:00 AM - Doors Open

9:15 AM - Introductions

9:30 AM - Eastern Iowa Brass Band - Mount Vernon, Iowa - Website

10:15 AM - Illinois Brass Band - Libertyville, Illinois - Website

11:00 AM - Fountain City Brass Band - Kansas City, Missouri - Website

11:45 AM - Prairie Brass Band - Arlington Heights, Illinois - Website

12:15 PM - Lunch Break

1:30 PM - Wingates Band - Westhoughton, Bolton, England - Website

2:15 PM - Motor City Brass Band - Southfield, Michigan - Website

3:00 PM - Milwaukee Festival Brass - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Website

3:45 PM - Brass Band of Central Florida - Orlando, Florida - Website

4:15 PM - Award: Best Cornet

4:30 PM - Contest Concludes
 
 
Exciting New Partnership!
 
The FCBB is proud to announce a new partnership with the Kansas City based music store Meyer Music. The Meyer 'family business' has witnessed an amazing growth since it first opened its doors back in 1966 and will be partnering with the Fountain City Brass Band in its educational outreach programs including the Brass Expos and Fountain City Brass Academy and Youth Band.
 
   

FCBB Spotlight: Brass Expo

(Spotlight features FCBB members, guest artists and events)
 
 
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Park Hill High School
 
The Fountain City Brass Band is proud to announce this unique opportunity to work with some of Kansas City's finest brass performers and educators. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to join members of the FCBB in an afternoon of rehearsals in a traditional brass band setting, instrument specific sectionals with the FCBB's fine educational team comprised of university professors, and an evening concert culminating in a massed band performance with the FCBB. The FCBB Brass Expo is sponsored by the Fountain City Brass Band and the Fountain City Brass Academy.

The Brass Expo is free of charge.

Although not required, pre-registration is encouraged in order to better facilitate your needs. Please return the following registration form via email to fcbb@fcbb.net.

Registration Form

Sunday, October 28th Schedule:

12:30-1:00 Registration

1:00-2:30 Welcome/Full band warm up and reading session

(Break 15mins)

2:45-4:15 Sectionals (Technique and Repertoire)/Beginner Band

Break (30 mins)

4:45-6:00 Full Academy Band/Beginner Band

6:00-6:30 Massed Band Rehearsal

(1hr break for snacks and to prepare for performance)

7:30-8:30 Performance
      FCBB
      Beginner Band
      Academy Band
      Massed Bands

Teachers:

Joseph Parisi, Associate Professor of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City-Director of Academy Band

Jamey Mitchell, Director of Orchestras, Blue Springs South High School-Director of Beginner Band

Alan Wenger, Assistant Professor of Music, University of Central Missouri-Advanced Cornet/Trumpet

Raquel Rodriquez, Assistant Professor of Music, Washburn University-Intermediate Cornet/Trumpet

TJ Menges, Kansas City Freelance Professional Musician-Horns

Nate Gay, Assistant Director of Bands, Kearny High School-Baritones and Euphoniums

Lee Harrelson, Assistant Professor of Music, Missouri Western State University-Trombones

Tom Stein, Associate Professor of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City-Tuba

Stephen Molloy, Artist in Residence, Missouri Western State University-Beginner High Brass Specialist

Helen Tyler, International Recording/Solo Artist, Fodens Band (UK)-Beginner Low Brass Specialist

Dennis Rogers, Professor of Music, Missouri Western State University, Percussion

The FCBB would like to say a sincere thanks to Park Hill High School and PHHS band directors KY Hascall and Justin Doss for their support.

Park Hill High School
7701 NW Barry Road
Kansas City, MO 64153

Brass Expo Poster      Brass Expo Flyer
 

 

A Special Thanks! The band would like to say a sincere thank you to Will Berndt, tenor horn, for dedicating his time and energy before the October 14th concert to photograph the band in group and individual shots. You can find many of Will's photographs on the FCBB website and much more of his non-band related work at his website: www.tophatphotography.com

SUPPORT YOUR BAND

The Fountain City Brass Band is an American Heritage Foundation.

As a non-profit organization, the Fountain City Brass Band relies on grants and its corporate and private supporters for financial assistance. Without these generous tax deductible donations, our band could not continue recruiting talented players for the band or giving this area the same quality programs and guest artists.

Tickets sales account for only half of the costs of each concert. Our goal is to keep ticket prices within an affordable range so that all persons may have access to the performances. In order to continue giving the community the same level of quality band music, the band must raise funds to offset our costs.

Our "Friends of the FCBB" can choose from a variety of ways to assist us in producing the same exquisite programs, often with gifted guest artists brought in from all over the world. Outright gifts of cash, planned gifts and fundraisers are all ways individuals and groups can ensure the continued delivery of the timeless masterpieces and contemporary pops.

For more assistance on planned giving and how to participate in our fundraisers, simply call our office at (816) 305-4894 or email us at fcbb@fcbb.net.

Tax deductible cash gifts may be mailed to Fountain City Brass Band, Inc., PO Box 7119
Kansas City, MO 64113