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GRANTHAM, Pa. (Nov. 19, 2007) — Philadelphia Brass will dazzle audiences with its virtuosity and artistry in a performance of holiday music at Messiah College on Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. in Miller Auditorium in the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center on the college’s Grantham campus. The concert will include J.S. Bach’s “My Spirit Be Joyful” from Cantata 146, pieces from “The Nutcracker” by Tchaikovsky and arrangements of more traditional holiday works. Concert tickets are $23 and may be reserved by calling the Messiah College ticket office at (717) 691-6036.

Formed in 1988, Philadelphia Brass performs the finest brass literature of all styles and periods, collaborating with a wide array of artists from bands and choruses to dancers and clowns. Due to their versatility, the ensemble has performed on various stages, including the Royal Albert Hall. Their talent and dedication has also been recognized as they were named top prizewinner in the prestigious Raphael Mendez Competition. The professional ensemble includes accomplished musicians Anthony Cecere on French horn, Robert Gale on trombone, Brian Kuszyk on trumpet, Scott Mendoker on tuba and Lawrence Wright on trumpet.  Displaying incredible musicianship and concern for the upcoming generation of musicians, Philadelphia Brass is dedicated to educating the public to the pleasures and subtleties of brass chamber music through clinics and residences at conservatories, universities and communities across the country.  

The remaining 2007-2008 Cultural Series lineup of performers includes Leon Bates and Borealis Wind Quintet, covering a broad range of styles from opera aria to piano and wind pieces on March 7 and Triple Play with leader Chris Brubeck, son of jazz great Dave Brubeck, performing an eclectic collection of jazz, folk and classical on April 11.

Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls 2,800 undergraduate students in 55 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.