Axiom Brass Quintet Concert

AWARD WINNING, AXIOM BRASS QUINTET, TO PERFORM AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN BIRMINGHAM

(For Immediate Release)— Praised for their “high level of musicality and technical ability” and for their “clean, clear and precise sound”, the award--‐winning Axiom Brass Quintet  will be performing on January 27, 2012 at the Birmingham First United Methodist Church at 7:30 PM  In addition to their Friday evening concert, Axiom Brass will be giving two of its renowned educational concerts.  On Thursday, January 26 at 4:15 pm they will present the award winning Let's Make Music Concert for Elementary aged students and on Saturday, morning, January 28 at 9 am they will be holding a master class for high school brass students.  Both of these events will be held at Birmingham First United Methodist Church, are free, and open to the public.

Axiom Brass has quickly established itself as “one of the major art music groups in brass chamber music.” Winners of the 2008 International Chamber Brass Competition and prize--‐winners of the 2010 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, the Preis der Europa--‐Stadt Passau, the Plowman Chamber Music Competition, and the Jeju City International Brass Quintet Competition in South Korea, the Axiom Brass is dedicated to enhancing the musical life of communities across the globe and educating the next generation of musicians. Axiom’s commitment to education and their blend of virtuosic performances and dynamic teaching have inspired young audiences around the nation, earning the ensemble the 2010 Fischoff Educator Award. Their educational concert “Let’s Make Music” has captivated thousands of elementary and middle school students in the USA. Internationally recognized for their groundbreaking programming, their repertoire ranges from jazz and Latin music to string quartet transcriptions, as well as original compositions for brass quintet. Axiom Brass’ performances have captured the hearts and imaginations of their audiences, leading the ensemble to national radio and television appearances as well as concerts in Asia, Europe and across the USA. Highlights of Axiom’s 2010--‐11 season include their return to Europe, concerts in South Korea and Japan, a four--‐week residency at the Grand Tetons Music Festival, the release of their debut album “New Standards,” a clinic and performance at the Midwest Clinic, as well as recitals, master classes and solo appearances with orchestras and bands around the USA. The Axiom Brass is an Ensemble--‐in--‐Residence at the Music Institute of Chicago and performs exclusively on Mutec Mutes.

Tickets for the January 27th concert are $15 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call (248)646-1200 x 3125, e-mail music@fumcbirmimgham.org or visit www.fumcbirmingham.org.