Kansas Arts on Tour Roster - Classical Music Ensembles
Kansas Brass Quintet
Comprised of some of America’s most outstanding brass artists, the Kansas Brass Quintet has for over thirty years been lauded for its brilliant and versatile programs. An Ensemble-in-Residence in the Department of Music and Dance at the University of Kansas, this coveted ensemble has performed on many national music conferences including multiple performances on the National MENC, the National Association and Wind and Percussion Instructors Convention, and the National Music Teachers Association Convention. Their new CD of both chamber and solo works titled “Rare Breeds and Dog-Eared Classics” was released in the fall of 2000. The KBQ can also be heard on “The Music of David Holsinger” on Mark Records, and has twice presented programs on Public Radio titled “Star Spangled Spectacular” and “Musicke Fit for a King or Queen”, both produced by KANU in Lawrence for statewide release. A member of the Kansas Arts Commission Touring Roster, the KBQ has performed throughout the state of Kansas and the Midwest. The Kansas Brass Quintet is made up of individual artists that are also dedicated music educators. The ensemble presents numerous clinics each year on a variety of musical topics in both schools and communities. Their impressive artistry and genuine rapport with audiences has made the Kansas Brass Quintet a hit with audiences year after year.
Program Descriptions
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Dazzling Brass: Fast-paced program of brass music taken from most of KBQ's program offerings from early music, classical and romantic, jazz and more!
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Musicke Fit for a King or Queen: The KBQ's famous offerings of Bach, Handel, and other great early music that brass does best!
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Old Time Band in the Park Program: All the "toe tappers" from the era when bands were king, just like a great summer night in the park, without the bugs!
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Holiday Season Spectacular: Our Holiday Season Program with all the holiday season sounds of brass! Offered from the end of November until December 24.
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Swingin Brass: Great jazz music with the KBQ's brassy flair. It "Don't Mean a Thing if It Ain't Got That Swing"!
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Scott Watson
1117 West Hills Parkway
Lawrence, KS 66044
785/864-5738 (office)
785/691-7468 (cell)
scwatson@ku.edu
website
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Performance Fees
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Concert: $2,300 school concerts
- (One hour or less): $1,000
- Residencies (school concerts/clinics combined with evening concert): $3,500
- For needs not described in offerings or fee structure listed above, contact Scott Watson of the KBQ.
Travel Expenses
- In some cases of longer transportation time, presenters may be asked to arrange for lodging.
Technical Requirements
- Five chairs (no arms or folding chairs) with five music stands.
- Normal lighting, microphone for announcements from stage.
- Five bottles of water backstage and five onstage.
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