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.
The performance will be on PAC's MainStage.
Reserved seating.
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