Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass – The Annual Stoddard Concert

The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is America’s premier large brass ensemble. A group that always reflects the diverse makeup of men and women in the American culture, RMPBB is dedicated to the notion that music is a gift to be enjoyed by everyone.The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass is a family-owned and operated business that had its beginnings on the streets of New Orleans. On the advice of family patriarch Ellis Marsalis, the group created a concert format that breaks the usual barriers between genres and strives to create a connection between the audience and performers.The ensemble is especially dedicated to reaching out to the world’s youth and inspiring them to reach for their dreams. A veritable “dream team” of virtuoso brass players, the group burst onto the music scene with a debut performance in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center in Verizon Hall, a residency for the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, and a special feature on the National Public Radio show, “All Things Considered.”Performances by The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass range from solo trumpet, to brass quintet, to the full eleven-piece ensemble with percussion. Their programs include holiday concerts, mini-concerts for schools, and traditional brass concerts with optional organ or choir. Brothers on the Battlefield: The Power of Love, covers music from the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movements.

Celebrating 96-year-old composer Thea Musgrave

There will be a preconcert talk 45 minutes before the start of the performance

SPM is honored to perform a major work by the renowned Scottish-American, Thea Musgrave, one of the first women composers to achieve international acclaim. Her constantly innovative and meaningful scores continue to be featured in every part of the globe. Turbulent Landscapes was inspired by seven paintings by socially conscious English impressionist J.M.W. Turner. Commissioned and premiered by the Boston Symphony in 2003, each of the strikingly descriptive movements will feature one of SPM’s principal players. Framing Turbulent Landcases are the bustling depiction of English sailors in Walton’s Portsmouth Point Overture and Elgar’s beloved Nimrod Variations, a series of touching tributes to fourteen of the composer’s closest friends.

Program

Portsmouth Point - William Walton

Turbulent Landscapes - Thea Musgrave

Enigma Variations - Edward Elgar

Recycled Percussion is one of the most unique and energetic entertainment spectacles in the world. Best known for their groundbreaking performances on the finals of America’s Got Talent and their headlining shows in Las Vegas, they combine epic musical performances with gut busting comedy that families around the world have been enjoying for almost 30 years. Maybe most importantly, every show pays homage to the importance of mental health, and the power of being kind. This show features Justin Spencer and Ryan Vezina, stars of Emmy Award Winning TV show ‘Chaos & Kindness.’

Recycled Percussion is one of the most unique and energetic entertainment spectacles in the world. Best known for their groundbreaking performances on the finals of America’s Got Talent and their headlining shows in Las Vegas, they combine epic musical performances with gut busting comedy that families around the world have been enjoying for almost 30 years. Maybe most importantly, every show pays homage to the importance of mental health, and the power of being kind. This show features Justin Spencer and Ryan Vezina, stars of Emmy Award Winning TV show ‘Chaos & Kindness.’