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Canadian Brass


"The enthralling sound of a brass choir ... programs that feature virtuosic musicianship, masterful interpretations and flashes of humour ... repertoire that encompasses Bach to blues - all these ingredients make the Canadian Brass the world's leading brass ensemble ...

Canadian Brass

These are the men who put brass music on the map: with their unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humour, they brighten the rosters of concert halls, international festivals and orchestra series throughout the world. Their numerous recordings, frequent television appearances and tireless efforts in the realm of music education have resulted in vast new audiences for the Art of the Canadian Brass. "

Washington Post


Current members

Jens Lindemann, trumpet
Jens joined The Canadian Brass in April 1996. Prior to this, he performed as featured soloist with orchestras all over the world.
Ryan Anthony, trumpet
Ryan came to the group most recently, in June 2000. Previously he was teaching at Oberlin College and playing with the Cleveland Orchestra, Center City Brass Quintet, Burning River Brass, and Brass Odyssey.
Jeff Nelsen, french horn
Jeff joined Canadian Brass in August 2000. He turned down the offer for the principal horn position in Vancouver previously held by former CB member Marty Hackleman.
Gene Watts, trombone
Gene founded The Canadian Brass together with Chuck Daellenbach, Graeme Page, Bill Phillips, and Stuart Laughton in 1970. He, like Chuck, was a student of Arnold Jacobs. Gene plays a big role in the development of new repertoire for the group.
Chuck Daellenbach, tuba
Besides doing the perhaps most challenging tuba job in the world, Chuck spends a lot of energy on music publishing, marketing, and other management affairs.

Contact details and further information

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For further details, see Canadian Brass web site


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