Brainerd High School Bands and Allen Vizzutti

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As part of the Brainerd Trumpet Summit in Tornstrom Auditorium on Saturday Nov. 23rd, the BHS Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble I performed with Allen Vizzutti. Mr. Vizzutti is a world renowned trumpeter, who has wowed audiences all over the globe with his beautiful sound and unparalleled technique. As part of the Trumpet Summit, high school and college trumpet students from around Minnesota had the opportunity to learn from Allen Vizzutti during the day ​and to perform with him as part of the evening concert. Below is a link to the Brainerd Dispatch's coverage of the event!

https://www.brainerddispatch.com/videos/4786143-Brainerd-Trumpet-Summit

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BHS Music Department Sweatshirts

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The BHS Music Department is offering a beautiful 1/4 zip pullover for all 9-12 grade band, choir and orchestra musicians. This design is meant to unite the department and will be used in years to come. Fill out the order form below. Checks should be brought to the BHS main office, placed in the blue envelopes that are available and made payable to Brainerd Band/Choir/Orchestra.
              $55 with all embroidery included. 
              Right Sleeve Embroidery: Band/Choir/Orchestra
              Left Sleeve Embroidery: Last Name
              Orders Due by Friday September 27th. 
        ORDER HERE!!!

Copper Street Brass Quintet Visits Baxter Elementary

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The Copper Street Brass Quintet, based out of Minneapolis, MN, traveled to Baxter Elementary to present their program, "Big Ears and the Blue Ox", on Sept. 17th. The students were engaged interactively throughout the program. The students helped Big Ears the Rabbit and Babe the Blue Ox create the perfect song for Paul Bunyan's birthday. Through the use of brass instruments and percussion, the students were offered a fresh perspective into the world of instrumental music.

Windfall performs at Vocal Jazz Fest with The REAL GROUP

Windfall traveled to Creston, IA to participate in the Real Group Festival, hosted by Southwestern Community College.  The choir saw the world-renowned vocal jazz group The Real Group, from Sweden, in concert.  Members of the Real Group worked with Windfall in clinics and gave them feedback during their performance.