Sunday Music Series Features Brass Bands

SUNDAY MUSIC SERIES: LOW BRASS ENSEMBLE Sunday, Feb. 24 at 4 pm Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ (435 S. 9th)

First, on February 24, the Low Brass Ensemble of the Quincy Concert Band will present a concert of popular music at Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ at 4 pm. The ensemble is composed of musicians from the trombone, euphonium and tuba sections of the Quincy Concert Band, and will be directed by Les Fonza, former Quincy Senior High School band director.

12TH STREET BRASS Sunday, March 31 at 4 pm Unitarian Church (1479 Hampshire)

Then on Sunday, March 31 12th Street Brass, a local quintet comprised of area musicians, will perform at the Unitarian Church (1479 Hampshire St.) at 4 pm. The concert will feature several major works for brass quintet from early classical music to present day, as well as solo works performed by members of the ensemble. Members of the group include Justin Bangert and Keith Wiemelt, trumpets; Michael Saul, horn; Kent Kanauss, trombone and chief arranger; and Alan Kanauss, tuba.

Sunday Music Series concerts are free and open to the public. A free will donation will be accepted at the door. For more information, contact Phyllis Robertson at 217-228-2866 or John Schneider 217-257-4953.

12th Street Brass Quintet includes (L-R) Justin Bangert, Kent Kanauss, Michael Saul, Alan Kanauss and Keith Wiemelt. Submitted photo.