Although the Galena Brass can provide music for a variety of functions, and in a variety of settings, our specialty is performing Concerts. Past engagements have included:
- Concert Series
- Retirement Communities
- Civic Functions
- Festivals
- School Assemblies.
A Galena Brass is more than just a concert. A Galena Brass concert takes the listener on a musical journey through the decades. Although we can usually design a program to suit your needs, past programs have included selections such as:
- Elmer's Tune (Glenn Miller)
- Lion Sleeps Tonight (1950s #1 hit)
- You Made Me Love You (Harry James)
- Bill Bailey (New Orleans)
- Three Sea Shanties (Folk Songs)
- Barnyard Blues (Dixieland Classic)
- Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (1970s)
- Presto (Mozart)
- The American Way (20th Century March)
- Trumpet Voluntary (17th Century)
- Red Raven Polka (Polka)
- Mexicali Rose (A Classic Waltz)
- Tiger Rag (Dixieland Classic)
- Dixieland Revival (Religious Medley)
As you can see, a wide variety of time periods and styles is represented in this program. However, we can also perform thematic concerts. Here is a sampling:
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1950s Music---Elvis, Ritchie Valens, Bill Haley, and more!
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American Music---Patriotic selections and American composers would be featured.
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Dixieland and Jazz---Tuneful and melodic jazz are our specialty.
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Christmas Music---We have over 60 holiday pieces in our repertoire.