About Big Brass Blast

Join The Salvation Army and help us continue our annual Red Kettle Campaign with a blast - The Big Brass Blast! We're calling all brass and percussion players to help us form one giant British-style brass band in the grand tradition of Salvation Army Bands through history.

Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023

Location: Third Street Market Hall (275 W. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 100, Milwaukee, WI 53203)

Time:  12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Guest Conductor: Tom Hanton

Tom Hanton is a distinguished musician and conductor with a rich and storied career spanning over two decades as a bandmaster of Salvation Army Brass Bands. With an unyielding passion for music and a commitment to fostering excellence in the world of brass banding, Tom has made an indelible mark on The Salvation Army community. Tom earned his Master's degree in Conducting from Oakland University which laid his foundation for a career dedicated to inspiring and leading musicians toward greatness. Currently, Tom serves as the Bandmaster of the Oakbrook Terrace Salvation Army Band while simultaneously, he holds the esteemed position of Deputy Conductor with The Chicago Staff Band, one of the most renowned brass bands in The Salvation Army. Through two decades, Tom continues to teach and influence current and future generations of brass musicians.

Participants

We're calling all brass and percussion players to help us form one giant British-style brass bad in the grand tradition of The Salvation Army Bands through history. Music will be in treble clef in British band style (bass clef parts available upon request).

After registering, we will send you music and give you a part assignment. Arrival time and registration will take place at 10 a.m. for all participants. Rehearsal will begin at 10:30 a.m. and the show will run from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Register Here

Questions?

Daren Spencer, Divisional Music & Gospel Arts Director
Daren.Spencer@usc.salvationarmy.org