SONUS BRASS has toured extensively, including three tours to Asia and four tours to Venezuela, offering teaching seminars and concerts.
Performer Biography
The members of SONUS BRASS collectively possess over 175 years of college teaching and professional playing experience.
Recording & Production
The album features recordings from two different venues: Comstock Hall at the University of Louisville and Turner Hall at Vanderbilt University.
Composer Biography
King Henry VIII, whose works are arranged on this album, was thoroughly educated in many subjects, with music being his favorite.
Composition History
John Stevens's 'Seasons,' subtitled 'A Symphony for Brass Quintet,' was inspired by his return to northern latitudes with greater seasonal contrasts.
Performer Biography
SONUS BRASS was formed in 1987 by five brass performers and teachers to share their friendship, love of music, and brass ensemble playing with audiences worldwide.
Compositional Technique
Charles-Marie Widor's 'Scherzo' from Organ Symphony No. 2 was originally scored for the large, colorful organs of late-nineteenth century France, which offered 'symphonic' timbral possibilities.
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