Alias Brass Members
Jonathan Bhatia, trumpet
T.J. Tesh, trumpet
Natalie Brooke Higgins, horn
Dunwoody Mirvil, trombone
Clayton Maddox, tuba
Program
Prisim
Kevin McKee (b. 1980): Escape
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), arr. Ronald Romm: Little Fugue in G Minor
Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)/Mitchell Parrish (1900-1993), arr. Jack Gale: Stardust
Traditional, arr. Luther Henderson: Amazing Grace
Ennio Morricone (1928-2020), arr. Jonathan Bhatia: Gabriel's Oboe
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), arr. Justis MacKenzie: Scherzo from Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34
Kevin McKee (b. 1980): Vuelta del Fuego
Traditional, arr. Luther Henderson: St. James Infirmary
Harold Arlen (1905-1986), arr. Phil Snedecor: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), arr. Larry Engstrom: Rondo from Horn Concerto in E-flat Major, K.495
Traditional Russian, arr. Madeline Lee: Fugue on a Theme from Tetris
Duke Ellington (1899-1974), arr. David Kosmyna: It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing
Georges Bizet (1838-1875), arr. Madeline Lee: Carmen Suite
About
Described as "the only name for music innovation" by Martin Hackleman, formerly of the Empire and Canadian Brass, the Alias Brass, founded in 2013, is a collaboration of five uniquely talented artists and educators from across the nation. Alias Brass' 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, Alias Brass' shows are "a sure-fire hit; chamber music of the future with something for everyone!"
The Alias Brass demonstrates their artistic range with an array of different shows that take audiences on an emotional journey by combining diverse elements of classical music, modern pop-culture, and all things in between to create an experience that is both engaging and exciting. Receiving critical acclaim for being captivating, diverse, and innovative, Alias Brass continues to dazzle audiences across the globe.