The River City Brass Band, considered one of the country’s finest brass bands, entertains as many as 100,000 people annually, performing 56 concerts in eight locations throughout Western Pennsylvania and a national touring schedule of approximately 30 concerts. Building upon the long-standing tradition of brass bands popularized in Great Britain and the United States, the River City Brass Band features 25 brass players and 3 percussionists. The band plays a wide range of music: American tunes, Big Band swing and jazz, music from Broadway and Hollywood, classical and contemporary masterworks, and traditional marches.

The River City Brass Band is proud to announce its 2009 – 2010 Concert Series. The season also marks the return to the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland and Baldwin High School. The band will continue to play at Carson Middle School, Gateway High School, Upper St. Clair Theater, Palace Theatre, and Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center.

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Fall Series

And the Band Played On

September 8 - 20

Philip Sparke’s masterful Music for Battle Creek is the centerpiece of our kick-off concert. We will also feature the talents of your favorite River City Brass Band soloists on favorite showpieces like Joseph Turrin’s Escapade, Bernstein’s Somewhere, and Misty, by Pittsburgh’s own Erroll Garner.

Oktoberfest

September 29 - October 11

The River City Brass Band takes you from your seats and transports you to Germany and Austria to celebrate Oktoberfest, the world-famous festival of food, fun, drink, and of course music. You will hear old-world favorites from Handel and Brahams to Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar, and even Kurt Weill. Will the band be in lederhosen? You just have to attend to find out.

American Classics

November 4 - 15

An All-American concert that’s full of red, white, and blue. The River City Brass Band is proud to play some of the very best music our nation has produced, like Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess and Charles Ive’s Variation on America, as well as favorites from composer Arthur Pryor, William Schuman, Martin Gould, and Leonard Bernstein.

Holiday Concert

The Bells of Christmas

December 2 - 13

Talk about fun! The River City Brass Band’s annual Christmas concert is a present filled with festive favorites old and new. It is the perfect show to get the whole family in the Christmas spirit.

Spring Series

Appalachian Spring

March 3 - 16

Experience the pure, beautiful Appalachian music tradition that has remained unchanged over many generations. Join the River City Brass Band for a concert celebrating this priceless, timeless American folk music legacy. Aaron Copeland’s Appalachian Spring highlights the program which also includes James Curnow’s Appalachian Mountain Folk Song Suite, a few Stephen Foster favorites, and some forgotten classics.

Close Enough for Jazz

April 7 -18

Join the River City Brass Band for a trip down memory lane with a show featuring many of the best tunes from the jazz, swing, and big-band songbooks. A perennial audience favorite, this concert is a must-see.

Cirque Du Brass Band

April 29 - May 13

Run away with the River City Brass Band to the golden age of the circus when there was a brass band under every big top. Step right up and hear the greatest music from the greatest show on Earth.

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