OICMF: C Street Brass (Free Concert)

Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Presents: C Street Brass Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. Center Stage Free Concert C Street Brass C Street Brass will return to the San Juan Islands October 26 and 27 as part of the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s Musicians-in-Residence program. Known for their energetic performances and wide-ranging musical style, the ensemble moves comfortably between traditional chamber music, jazz, and popular music, creating concerts that are engaging and accessible to audiences of all ages. During their island visit, C Street Brass will present two free public concerts. The first will take place Monday, October 26, at 1:30 p.m. at Grace Church on Lopez Island. The ensemble will then travel to Orcas Island for a second performance Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m. at Orcas Center. Both performances are free and open to everyone. C Street Brass was Ensemble-in-Residence at Carnegie Mellon University from 2012 to 2015. During those years, the musicians developed a deep connection to Pittsburgh’s vibrant music community and have continued to make the city their home. The ensemble has appeared on performing arts series throughout the country, including the Corpus Christi Chamber Music Series, Chamber Music Pittsburgh, and the Strings Music Festival, where they served as Artists- in-Residence. Their international engagements have included a residency at the Traveling Notes Music Festival in Tbilisi, Georgia, and a tour of Doha, Qatar, where they served as ambassadors for Carnegie Mellon University. Education and outreach are also an important part of C Street Brass’s mission. The musicians are passionate about encouraging and inspiring the next generation of performers and recently led a masterclass at the Juilliard School for its brass chamber music seminar. During their island visit, they will work with music students on both Lopez and Orcas and perform for local school communities. The Musicians-in-Residence program brings professional musicians to the islands not only to perform, but also to connect with local audiences and students through education and community engagement. C Street Brass’s visit is made possible through a partnership between the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, the Orcas School Music Advocacy Group, Orcas Center, Rosario Resort, and Cultural Access San Juans. Island residents and visitors are invited to experience these lively performances and welcome C Street Brass back to the islands for two special evenings of music and community.