FESTIVALWEEKEND TWO THURSDAY JUNE 9 9 a.m. Southern Miss Saxophone Quartet 7:30 p.m. Debut featuring the Alias Brass
FRIDAY JUNE 10 9 a.m. When You Wish Upon a Star 3 p.m. Romantic Transcriptions 7 p.m. Downtown Summer Tunes (see p. 12)
Thursday, June 9 9 a.m.
Friday, June 10 9 a.m.
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Southern Miss Saxophone Quartet Depot Kitchen and Bistro 209 Buschman St. Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Menu Price
The Southern Miss Saxophone Quartet is an undergraduate ensemble at USM of classical and jazz saxophone majors. This ensemble is dedicated to premiering and performing new music for saxophone quartet.
Wish Upon a Star Featuring Brett Barnes, tenor and Tammy Mansfield, piano Birdhouse Cafe 6763 US HWY 98, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Dust off your Mickey Mouse ears, shine up your Tinkerbell wand, and be our guest for this magical coffee cabaret of musical wonder where you’ll hear some character classics as well as some twists on some one of a kind Disney tunes. Remember your childhood and join us as we Wish Upon a Star. 3 p.m. FESTIVALMUSIC
7:30 p.m. FESTIVALMUSIC
Debut featuring the Alias Brass Founders Hall at Parkway Heights United Methodist Church 2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Adults $20 Children (12 and under) $5 with adult ticket purchase
Described as “the only name for music innovation” by Martin Hackleman, formerly of the Empire and Canadian Brass, the Alias Brass Company, founded in 2013, is a collaboration of five uniquely talented artists from across the nation. The Alias Brass Company’s performances are comprised of standards and original compositions, along with concepts that blend virtuosic musicianship with a high level of entertainment. From Baroque and Classical, to Jazz and Pop, the Alias Brass Company’s shows are a sure-fire hit with 4 something for everyone!
Romantic Transcriptions Featuring Danilo Mezzadri, flute and Elizabeth Moak, piano Heritage United Methodist Church 3 Baracuda Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Adults $10 Children (12 and under) $5 with adult ticket purchase
Featuring music from a recently recorded and released CD, the program includes transcriptions of Robert Schumann, César Franck, and Reynaldo Hahn. Using beautiful melodies and compelling harmonies these three composers created works that express music at its highest level. This also marks the American premiere of the first professional recording of Hahn’s Sonata in C major.
