MCA PRESENTS HOGTOWN BRASS OCT. 5, OPERA HOUSE

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

GRAVENHURST — The Muskoka Concert Association (MCA) commences its 72nd season Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Gravenhurst Opera House with the Hogtown Brass Quintet (HBQ), a chamber ensemble dedicated to pushing the boundaries of traditional brass music.

A goal near and dear to the hearts of the MCA directors, whose reputation for quality, accessible music knows no bounds.

The diverse group of Toronto-based performers (two trumpets, tuba, trombone and French horn) offer a wide range of musical backgrounds from classical to pop to jazz.

This 7 p.m. performance promises to be a unique concert experience which is both entertaining and informative.

The HBQ has been a featured performer at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival and in November they released “A Holiday Album, Vol. 1,” featuring arrangements by an all-Canadian roster of composers including RJ Satchithananthan, Christian Overton, and Terry Promane.

In October 2016, they released their debut recording “Introducing…,” featuring new arrangements and original compositions for brass quintet in a variety of styles and genres – from Baroque to Latin dance to funk – just a little taste of what HBQ is all about. “Introducing…” was also nominated for a 2017 Toronto Independent Music Award.

Individual tickets are $32 or $110 for the full five-concert season.

For more on the Muskoka Concert Association, see their website at:

https://muskokaconcertassociation.com/season_concert/hogtown-brass/

Now, let’s hear a clip from the Hogtown Brass.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxgu_QAwQls

The first of five concerts in the Muskoka Concert Association’s 72nd season begins with a shhout out from Toronto.

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