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1 Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of The Bumblebee  
2 Kompanek: Killer Tango  
3 Bach: Little Fugue In G Minor  
4 Bach: Fantasia & Fugue In D Minor  
5 Dowland: Come Again, Sweet Love  
6 Scheidt: Galliard Battaglia  
7 Forsyth: Golyardes' Grounde  
8 Rodriguez: La Cumparsita  
9 Mozart: Turkish Rondo  
10 Ridenour: Lament  
11 Brahms: Chorale Prelude No. 10  
12 Gabrieli: Canzona Prima a 5  
13 Bach: Air On The G String  
14 Kamen: Quintet  
15 Cable: Carnival of Venice  
16 Henderson: Saints' Hallelujah  
17 Henderson: Tuba Tiger Rag  
18 Gillis: Just A Closer Walk With Thee  
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Canadian Brass: Takes Flight features members of the world's most famous brass ensemble in their premiere release on the Steinway & Sons record label. Canadian Brass are now exclusive Conn-Selmer artists and perform on 24-karat gold-plated Bach and Conn instruments. The group has performed in virtually every major concert hall in the world, has more than 200 published arrangements, and has sold well over 2 million albums worldwide. They've had a plethora of educational initiatives over the years including work with El Sistema in Venezuela. Canadian Brass has shaped the recent and emerging history of brass performance and, as shown by its new members, has a keen eye on the next generation of professional players.

  • Canadian Brass brings its polished eclecticism to Schwartz Center for Performing Arts / EarRelevant
    Posted At: January 29, 2024 12:00 AM
    Ear Relevant's Mark Gresham writes…..Captivating global audiences for over half a century, Canadian Brass, formed in 1970 by Chuck Daellenbach and Gene Watts, is arguably the world’s most famous brass quintet. The group is well-recognized for its musical acumen, diverse repertoire, touring and media appearances, plethora of albums and sheet music editions, and ongoing commitment to music education.The well-...
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  • The Canadian Brass return to Sarasota Opera House with a holiday concert / Observer
    Posted At: November 29, 2023 12:00 AM
    Observer's Monica Roman Gagnier  writes…..The award-winning Canadian Brass quintet has strong Sarasota ties.What? You’ve never heard of Canadian Brass?That’s OK with Chuck Daellenbach, the sole remaining founding member of the award-winning ensemble formed in Toronto in 1970. You’re still invited to the band’s holiday concert Dec. 4 at the Sarasota Opera House.In fact, you’re exactly the kind of person...
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  • Beyond the Bounds of Brass, the Canadian Brass are set for the Ford Center / THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN
    Posted At: October 12, 2022 12:00 AM
    THE DAILY MISSISSIPPIAN's Caroline McCutchen writes….Canadian Brass members Caleb Hudson (trumpet), Brandon Ridenour (trumpet), Chuck Daellenbach (tuba), Jeff Nelson (horn), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (trombone). Photo courtesy Kate Meacham will present renditions of classical pieces to intricately crafted compositions, musical quintet Canadian Brass displayed a wide range of talent at the Ford Center on Oct. ...
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  • Once again, the Canadian Brass doesn't disappoint at Krannert / Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
    Posted At: April 14, 2019 12:00 AM

    The Canadian Brass, North America's favorite brass quintet, came to Foellinger Great Hall at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana last Sunday afternoon and played an engaging program to the delight of a houseful of fans that greeted and cheered these players as if they were old and beloved friends, and indeed they are. The members of the quintet, Chuck Daellenbach (tuba), Christopher Col...
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  • Canadian Brass set for two Grand Teton Music Festival shows / Jackson Hole News&Guide
    Posted At: August 8, 2018 12:00 AM

    About two-thirds of the way down the discography of 130 titles it begins to get a little comical. Between its 1970 founding date and today the internationally touring, award-winning quintet has covered Bach to the Beatles, Wagner to Fats Waller, the European Renaissance to the Harlem Renaissance. It has to its name a half-dozen "best of" discs, a full dozen Christmas albums, and collaborations with vocal...
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  • Tryon Concert Association opens 18-19 season with The Canadian Brass / Tryon Daily Bulletin
    Posted At: August 6, 2018 12:00 AM

    The Tryon Concert Association will open the 2018-2019 season with the quintet Canadian Brass on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Tryon Fine Arts Center. Called by The Washington Post "one of the most popular brass ensembles in the world," this group has performed across the globe. Many awards have come the quintet's way, including the Grammy, Canadian Juno and German Echo recording awards. The members have r...
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  • Canadian Brass tuba player, Chuck Daellenbach, chats with My Town Crier: Ontario
    Posted At: May 6, 2014 12:00 AM

    Canadian Brass tuba player Chuck Daellenbach is reclining in an easy chair at his Rosedale home, sharing anecdotes about his music career. One tale in particular that stands out involves his role in one of the most iconic photos in Canadian history: former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau doing a pirouette behind Queen Elizabeth II. READ THE FULL My Town Crier INTERVIEW....
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  • The Canadian Brass: Christmas Time Is Here is WFMT: Chicago 'New Release of the Week
    Posted At: December 15, 2013 12:00 AM

    Featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi, Luther Henderson and Brandon Ridenour, ‘Christmas Time Is Here' pays tribute to some of the most popular animated specials created for the holidays. Founding member Chuck Daellenbach says of the album: "This recording represents a collaborative artistic venture built around a single vision – to create inspiring music for the holiday season." The Cana...
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  • Canadian Brass on WQXR Presents from 'The Greene Space'
    Posted At: December 13, 2013 12:00 AM

    The legendary, mad-cap Canadian Brass, will perform from their new recording: Christmas Time is Here, on New York's 'WQXR Presents from The Green Space.'  Hosted by WQXR's Jeff Spurgeon. The new CD features arrangements by Vince Guaraldi and Luther Henderson and includes A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Fros...
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  • Canadian Brass: Christmas Time Is Here is WQXR's Album of the Week
    Posted At: December 8, 2013 12:00 AM

    In a season stuffed with annoying Christmas songs and treacly carol arrangements, Vince Guaraldi's jazzy soundtrack to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has been a saving grace for many listeners. Such is its staying power that last year the 1965 album was chosen for preservation in the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry. The soundtrack has been periodically covered by other artists too. ...
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  • Canadian Brass: Christmas Time Is Here is KDFC: San Francisco / Download of the Week
    Posted At: December 3, 2013 12:00 AM

    Each week, KDFC: San Francisco members will receive an exclusive link thru KDFC's eNotes newsletter. You can download a free mp3 from some of the biggest releases in the world of Classical music, only at KDFC.com. Featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi, Luther Henderson and Brandon Ridenour, Christmas Time Is Here pays tribute to some of the most popular animated specials created for the holidays....
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  • The Canadian Brass: Christmas Time Is Here / Audiophile Audition review
    Posted At: November 19, 2013 12:00 AM

    Growing up in the early fifties in a small community in Northwestern Quebec hundreds of miles from Montreal, Christmas was always a very special time of year. When the big day came around, snow had been on the ground for weeks and was already piling up on the roads and streets. The temperature rarely rose above minus 10 during the day, and when walking, the snow squeaked underfoot it was so cold. Christm...
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  • The Canadian Brass releases: Christmas Time is Here! for this holiday season
    Posted At: October 22, 2013 12:00 AM

    The Canadian Brass are proud to release: Christmas Time is Here! Beloved music from Vince Guaraldi, Charlie Brown, The Grinch, Rudolph, Frosty and more! Perhaps if the Grinch had just gotten a little taste of what a Canadian Brass Christmas is like, he would have been celebrating with the best of them! The Canadian Brass' forthcoming holiday album Christmas Time Is Here – releas...
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