BrassUka

Thanks to Professor Manning I was able to explore the website of a well established brass quintet based out of Sao Paulo, Brasil. I discovered that this group is made up of VERY young players; most are still attending school at the college level and one is only 26 years old! (Feel free to browse their youtube channel and pick a few of their tunes to listen to) I read the information on the website and the first question that came up in my mind was:



"What is the mission statement/goals of the chamber groups I play in?"




The Quintet BrassUka makes it very clear through their website that their aim is to further the performance of specifically Brazilian music that was written specifically for brass instruments. However, they don't stop there. The group also prides themselves in reaching out to the community by performing at schools for children and teenagers and raising awareness of brass repertoire to the community through their "Metal World" concert.

Chamber groups often form specifically for the idea of playing with a small group of musicians and also playing for profit. I think more American quintets should consider doing free performances (or very inexpensive) to promote brass chamber music in the United States and to give back to the community.


Food for thought---what is the goal/mission of your chamber groups?


More to come on the specific sound of this group in my next post---stay tuned!!!