OLD CROWN BRASS BAND

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FREE TO PUBLIC

Based in Fort Wayne, IN although its members are drawn from a three-state area, Old Crown Brass Band includes professional musicians (from two major symphony orchestras), music educators, music industry professionals, and plain fun-loving amateurs. The idea for the band was conceived by a group of brass players who were inspired to name the band after a certain beverage brewed by the now-defunct, but oft-remembered, Centlivre Brewing Company – Old Crown Ale. A British Brass Band differs from other wind bands. Reed instruments (such as clarinets and saxophones) are excluded while certain brass wind instruments rarely found in other types of bands (flugelhorns, baritone and tenor horns) are included. Interesting Fact: British Brass Bands flourished in the early nineteenth century during the Industrial Revolution. Company owners often formed and funded bands as a “distraction” for workers who might otherwise engage in political activity which was potentially detrimental to the interests of the owners. The popularity of this movement has resulted in a significant repertoire of original compositions for the brass band as well as custom arrangements of orchestral compositions. Relive an era of music that continues to bring joy amidst the struggle.

Concert begins at 7 PM

Food Vendors open by 5:30 PM

Bring your own lawn chair

Park fills up fast, so come early for a great spot!