The Rodney March Philadelphia Big Brass Concert August 9
The Rodney March Philadelphia Big Brass Concert August 9
On Saturday, August 9 at 8pm, parishioners will have the opportunity to hear a special concert highlighting the second Annual Francis Johnson Tribute. This will be performed by The Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass and will feature a special side-by-side performance by Bravo Brass.
Francis Johnson was a pioneer African-American composer and bandmaster whose prolific output exceeded 300 pieces. He was born in 1792 in Philadelphia.
Rodney Mack, a renowned trumpeter and Curtis graduate, is the founder of The Philadelphia Big Brass. They are a collection of Philadelphia’s top brass and percussion players.
Both Johnson and Mack are internationally recognized African-American musicians and bandleaders. Johnson played the then newly invented keyed bugle, a predecessor to the trumpet, the instrument which Mack has become a master soloist.
Bravo Brass, the brass ensemble of the Philadelphia, Youth Orchestra program often performs at Holy Trinity
Sign up sheets for free admission by parishioners will be in the back of the church on August 3rd or can be reserved by a call to the Parish Office.
