FESTIVAL OF BRASS 2012
FRIDAY APRIL 13 - SUNDAY APRIL 15
Various locations

Youth, community and the very best of professional music-making in joyous collaboration.

Festival events are as follows:

Education Concerts
Thursday April 12th, 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Toronto Centre for the Arts
$9.50 per student, Tickets avilable only through the HSSB office for these concerts. For more information call:
416.425.2874
Morning concert already SOLD OUT.

Patrick Sheridan, guest conductor, Jens Lindemann, trumpet Soloist

The Breathing Gym
Friday April 13th, 1:30 PM
Long & McQuade, Bloor Store
A Pay What You Can Event!

Patrick Sheridan will present his ground breaking and inspirational breathing concepts for all musicians!

Rising Stars
Friday April 13th, 7:30 PM
Church of the Redeemer
Adult: $15.00 / Senior: $10.00 / Student: $5.00

The energetic members of the Hannaford Youth Program perform under the leadership of Anita McAlister. This concert will also include the final round of our annual Solo Competition as the winner will play with the HSSB on the Sunday April 15th concert.

Masterclass
Saturday April 14th, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jane Mallet Theatre
FREE PUBLIC EVENT

Jens Lindemann and Patrick Sheridan join forces for a brass master class that is not to be missed!

Community Showcase
Saturday April 14th, 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM
Jane Mallett Theatre
Adult: $35.00 / Senior: $30.00 / Student: $16.00

Community bands from across Ontario and beyond will perform a wide variety of repertoire. Some will vie for the Hannaford Cup, our annual award for excellence. Many members of these ensembles will compete in our annual Slow Melody contest. The winner will perform with the HSSB on Sunday April 15th.

The Canadian Staff Band of the Salvation Army
Saturday April 14th, 8:00 PM
Jane Mallett Theatre
General Admission: $20.00

Universally recognized for their service and virtuosity , the CSB under the direction of Bandmaster John Lam returns to our Festival Stage for an inspiring evening of music in the grand Salvation Army tradition. Tuba virtuoso Patrick Sheridan will amaze us with his solo turn with the band.

Dreaming of the Master
Sunday April 15th, 3:00 PM
Jane Mallet Theatre
Adult: $50.00 / Senior: $45.00 / Student $20.00

Canadian trumpet virtuoso, Jens Lindemann, will make a welcome return to the Hannaford stage in a performance of Canadian composer, Allan Gilliland's Dream of the Master for Trumpet and Brass Band. Making his debut as Guest Conductor will be the remarkable Patrick Sheridan. This is the grand finale to the HSSB Festival of Brass, an annual three day event that celebrates youth, community and the very best of professional music making.