Mount Pleasant Brass Ensemble

From all of us bunnies at the Mount Pleasant Brass to you, Happy Easter!

The group is on a temporary break because the school we meet at is closedfor Spring Break. But some of our members simply can’t wait to get back to rehearsals! Looking forward to getting back at it soon!

There’s always a place for “faulty saxophone” players in the MPBE! If you’re interested in playing in a large brass ensemble, drop us a note to see about joining the gang on a Wednesday.

Rehearsal have been going well since the group fired up in January. The gang is digging in to some Grainger, Shostakovich, Gershwin and the ever popular “anonymous”.

The members of the group are limbering up for rehearsals to resume on January 12!

If you’re a brass player interested in playing music composed for large brass ensemble, drop us a note. We’re always happy to welcome new members.

If you’re an aspiring conductor or educator, consider attending the Saito Conducting Workshop in Saskatoon. Wayne Toews is a brilliant teacher who studied in Japan with Saito’s protege, Morihito Okabe, and wrote the English version of the text.

This workshop is ALL about conducting. Participants get several hours of podium time every day with instruction from Wayne or another member of his team. The week ends with a recital during which every member conducts a string orchestra.

To all our brass playing friends, a very Merry Christmas.

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With the solstice upon us and Christmas just around the corner, the members of the MPBE wish you and yours all the best during the holidays. We're on a much welcomed break for the next several weeks, but look forward to another year of great music making in 2026.

On November 23rd, the Little Mountain Brass Band teams up with the Team Canada of trombones, iTRomboni, to present a concert. This quintet of trombonists come from literally all across Canada to present a wildly entertaining show! Add to that the 35 members of the Little Mountain Brass and you've got a brass lovers musical feast.

Tickets are going fast! Buy online at the LMBB website to guarantee a seat or take your chances and show up at the door Sunday afternoon!

Happy Halloween from all the ghouls at MPBE!