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For their second Christmas recording, the Isthmus Brass offer a diverse program of traditional carols, more contemporary holiday favorites, and works that are in the spirit and festive nature of the season. The arrangements, almost all of which have been created especially for the group by members of the Isthmus Brass, are designed to feature the ensemble and soloists in a rich variety of classical, popular and jazz styles. Experience the merriment, warmth, joy and peace of this time of year with the glorious sounds of music for brass! When you "need a little Christmas" this collection of favorites, as well as music that may be new to you, answers the call.

Comprised of the finest professional brass players in the Midwest, the Isthmus Brass is Wisconsin's premiere large brass ensemble. Established in 2009 (in Madison, Wisconsin).

Conducted by John Stevens!

Conductor: John Stevens
Trumpets & Flugelhorns: Dave Cooper, Jon Schipper, Don Sipe, Brent Turney
Horn: Ricardo Almeida
Trombones: Tim Albright, Dylan Chmura-Moore, Mike Dugan
Bass Trombone: Mark Hoelscher
Euphonium: Dylan Chmura-Moore
Tuba: Mike Forbes
Percussion: Keith Lienert

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• For people who enjoy festive, merry, warm, peaceful, tranquil BRASS Holiday Music from world-class musicians!

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4 Star Review--The 12-piece, Wisconsin-based Isthmus Brass delivers its second holiday album with We Need A Little Christmas (Summit 737; 65:07 ++++). Tuba player Mike Forbes and all the other horn players, along with drummer Keith Lienert, are Christmas music connoisseurs with jazz and classical backgrounds. Serious beauty informs 'Ave Maria,' 'Wexford Carol' and 'Russian Christmas Music,' while sheer fun propels the sled occupied by 'Frosty The Snowman,' with its thundering Gene Krupa-like drums.

     —Frank-John Hadley, DownBeat Magazine Dec 2019