River City Brass Band concerts are pleasing to a very wide spectrum of the concert-going public, with performances presented in a relaxed, informal and entertaining style. A popular feature of RCBB concerts are conductor Denis Colwell's witty remarks - informing and educating the audience and enriching the concert experience. The variety of musical styles presented on a typical River City Brass Band concert range from classical and opera to familiar favorites from the Broadway stage, the silver screen, the big band era, folk traditions and more.
The River City Brass Band takes a great deal of pride in preserving and enriching its musical heritage by placing particular emphasis on the performance of music by American composers, and through the performance of new works, including some commissioned by the RCBB.
In its relatively short history, the River City Brass Band has become an important player on the musical scene, setting toes to tapping and audiences to smiling throughout the nation.
The Program for the October 27 Perfomance in Geneva
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David Jolley is one of his generation's most notable and acclaimed horn players. Hailed for his "remarkable virtuosity" (The New York Times), and named "a soloist second to none" (Grammophone), Mr. Jolley has performed throughout the United States, Europe and the Far East. His frequent soloist with orchestra engagements have included performances with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Carnegie Hall, and many others. His collaborators in performance have included Andre Watts, Murray Perahia and Israela Margalid.
A founding member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and former member of the Dorian Wind Quintet, Mr. Jolley is also in great demand as a guest soloist. A resident of New York, he serves on the faculties of the Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, and the Hartt School Music at the University of Hartford.
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In the short time since his professional debut with the PhiladelphiaOrchestra in January 1992, American pianist Terrence Wilson hasestablished a reputation as one of today's most gifted younginstrumentalists. He has already appeared with many other prestigiousensembles, including the Atlanta Symphony, theCleveland Orchestra at the Blossom Festival, the Cincinnati Symphony,the Dallas Symphony, theDetroit Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the Indianapolis Symphony, and the San Francisco Symphony. He also madehighly acclaimed recital debuts during the 1995-96 season in New York, atthe 92nd Street Y, and in Washington at the Kennedy Center. Wilson's many recital appearances have taken him to some of the leadingseries across the country, including those of Ravinia in Chicago and the LaJolla Chamber Music Society in San Diego.
Terrence Wilson was born on November 6, 1975 in the Bronx. His interestin classical music was sparked at age 8 when he discovered by chance aNew York classical radio station. Subsequently, whenever Wilson had apiano available to him, he seized the opportunity to perform, astonishinghis teachers and family with the ease with which he could play pieces heheard on the radio or on recordings.
At age 9, Wilson began lessons at a neighborhood community school,where he acquired his first formal piano teacher. At 11, he won a BrooklynArts and Culture Appreciation Competition. In 1989, he began study withhis present teacher, Ms. Yoheved Kaplinsky. That same year, he enteredthe Preparatory Division of the Manhattan School of Music and theProfessional Children's School. AtThe Juilliard School, he received the prestigious Sony ES Award forMusical Excellence.
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The Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, founded and led by Russian-born American conductor Misha Rachlevsky, has earned international recognition as one of Russia's leading ensembles. Formed in Moscow during the heady aftermath of the momentous events in August 1991, the orchestra is comprised of some of the finest young Russian musicians, graduates of the Moscow Conservatory and the Gnesin Music Academy. The orchestra tours extensively throughout Europe, the Far East and the United States. The core of its concert repertoire is drawn from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Centered on Ms. Carmichael's powerful stride piano, this group brings aunique and exciting flavor to the classic jazz of Fats Waller, DukeEllington, Benny Goodman and more. With the virtuoso saxophonistMichael Hashim and world-renowned guitarist Chris Flory, both formerGenevans, the Trio has thrilled audiences in the Far East, Europe andthroughout North America since 1987.
Judy Carmichael is one of a handful of musicians who approach jazz from a perspective of its entirehistory. Choosing to study jazz piano from its early roots on, she explores the music deeply, infusing itwith a "fresh, dynamic interpretation of her own" (Washington Post ). The National Endowment forthe Arts rewarded Carmichael's knowledge of jazz piano with a major grant to present early jazz greats onfilm and to discuss the history and development of jazz piano with college students across the country.
In addition, Judy has recordedand tours frequently with her trio (Mike Hashim on saxophone and Chris Flory on guitar) and her quintet(Mike Hashim, Chris Flory, and Joel Helleny on trombone and Ed Ornowski on drums).
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This series is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Williams Family Foundation, by a continuing subscription from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, by a grant from the Wyckoff Family Foundation, and by the friends of Geneva Concerts. For additional information contact info@genevaconcerts.org. 
