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SUMMARY:American Bandmasters Association - Gala Concert with Marshall Gilkes
DESCRIPTION:The Fountain City Brass Band is honored to present the gala concert for the 2027 American Bandmasters Association Convention at Kansas City’s historic Folly Theater. \nThis special performance celebrates the artistry\, energy\, and tradition of British-style brass banding\, featuring the internationally acclaimed Fountain City Brass Band and special guest soloist Marshall Gilkes. \nA world-renowned trombonist\, composer\, and educator\, Gilkes brings extraordinary musicianship and expressive power to the stage\, making this gala concert a highlight of the ABA Convention. \nAudiences will experience an unforgettable evening of brilliant brass playing\, virtuosic solo artistry\, and the signature sound that has made Fountain City Brass Band one of North America’s most celebrated brass ensembles. \nEvent Details\nDate: February 26\, 2027\nTime: 7:00 PM\nVenue: The Folly Theater\nLocation: Kansas City\, Missouri \nPresented as part of the 2027 American Bandmasters Association Convention. \nProgram: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada/USA National Anthems\n\n\n\nFanfare for Full Fathom Five\nJohn Mackey/Arr. Lee Harrelson\n\n\nSicilian Vespers (Overture)\nGuiseppi Verdi/Arr. Howard Lorriman\n\n\nSin Filtro\nMarshall Gilkes\, trombone soloist\nMarshall Gilkes\n\n\nEpitaph for Hillsborough\nPeter Meechan\n\n\nEternal Father\, Strong to Save\nClaude T. Smith/Arr. Lee Harrelson\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntermission (20 minutes)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVitae Aeternum\nPaul Lovatt-Cooper\n\n\nPuddle Jumping\nMarshall Gilkes\, trombone soloist\nMarshall Gilkes/Arr. Lee Harrelson\n\n\nMid All the Traffic\nArr. William Himes\n\n\nGod Bless the USA\nLee Greenwood/Arr. Troy Helm\n\n\nStars & Stripes Forever\nJohn Philip Sousa/Arr. Peter Graham
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LOCATION:The Folly Theater\, 300 W 12th St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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