The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass
Rodney Marsalis, Trumpet and Band Leader, Trumpet, French Horn, Flugelhorn, Trombone, Tuba and Percussionist
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is America’s premier large brass ensemble. The group had its beginnings on the streets of New Orleans.
On the advice of family patriarch, Ellis Marsalis, they have created a concert format that breaks barriers between genres and strives to create a connection between the audience and performers.
The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass always reflects the diverse makeup of men and women in American culture and is dedicated to the notion that music is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone.
In recent years the group has been invited to perform in performing arts centers around the world.
“No one plays absolutely beautifully all the time…unless you’re my cousin Rodney” – Wynton Marsalis
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Program Highlights
- Closer Walk – Traditional
- Concerto – Harry James
- West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein
- Washington Post March
- The Saints Hallelujah arr. Calvin Custer
- Renaissance Dances – Tielman Susato
- Ain’t Misbehavin’ Fats Waller arr. Calvin Custer
- Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
- La Virgin de la Macarena – Rafael Méndez
- Earth Wind and Fire
- Stars and Stripes Forever – John Philip Sousa
- New Orleans Second Line
Tech Overview
- Sound: House Sound + some ACS equipment w/ local tech to run sound
- Video: Not required
- Lights: Best available w/ local tech to run lights
- Stage: Clear, clean stage
- Stagehands: 1 to 2 able-bodied persons to meet group for load in and assist with setup as needed; also needed at load out
- Piano: Not required
- Hospitality: Hot Healthy Meal, Bottled Water, Beverages, Tea/Coffee and Snacks for 7
