This band represents the beginning of a new music movement in America. Their
music is exciting, wholesome, and All – American!
It’s one of the most accomplished groups I’ve ever worked with in my entire career.
- Doc Severinsen |
Comments from our audience!
We were stunned! It was the most rewarding musical experience that we have ever had! A perfect combination of entertainment, instrumental mastery,
emotive interpretation and the pure joy of immersion into such delightful sound.
Saturday evening's program was one of the most sensational concerts I have ever heard in my life.
The ability, musicianship, and performance-calibre of the BBBC just cannot be described. From top-to bottom we were hearing the finest brass players
in the world.
It was like hearing the technical prowess of the Marine Band; the sheer power of the Chicago Symphony; the artistry of the King's Singers and the
performance-joy of the Canadian Brass - all rolled into one.
And from the critics -
These two fine releases by one of the world's most remarkable brass combinations are a perfect indication of the levels of virtuosity and versatility possessed by the BBBC. (full review here)
Classical, jazz, big band, operatic, Russian, Latin,
American, historic, contemporary, the band, under the direction of Constantine
Kitsopoulos, displayed a stylistic flexibility that was nothing short of stunning! (full
review here)
...the Brass Band of Battle Creek presented an unforgettable
evening of smooth, silvery music, good humor and infinite variety. (full
review here)
From the opening selection of the Introduction of
Act 3 from Wagner's Lohengrin , the Brass Band
of Battle Creek commanded our full attention, not simply because of its sheer
force, but due to the mastery and depth of the repertoire displayed throughout
the evening. (full
review)
The Band was, as ever, in great form, performing Herculean material
with great skill. Their synchronization is astonishing (as in the complex Dance
of the Tumblers) and the warmth of their tones breath-taking (as in the solemn
When Jesus Wept). (full
review here)
The Brass Band of Battle Creek had the audience held almost spellbound with a
magnificent concert of both old and new brass band literature. Spellbound is
a mild word for the impact the band had on the audience of nearly 600 convention-goers.
They were thrilled, excited, and certainly impressed. (full
review here)
From the barely audible single snare to the fullest possible sound
from all the percussion and brass, Ravel's (Bolero) brought
the crowd to their feet voting the whole concert a perfect 10. (full
review here)
Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture thundered
through the auditorium. The audience, left breathless at
first, jumped up and gave it a well-deserved ovation. (full
review here)
...thrilled a full house at
Kellogg Auditorium for a full 2 1/2 hours Friday evening, making the evening a
high point in the Battle Creek musical season. (full
review here)
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