0
0
was successfully added to your cart.

Cart

All Posts By

Justin Foell

Mar 30 2017
1

Winter Finale & Spring Preview

By | Drum & Bugle Corps, Indoor Drumline, MBI Winterguard | No Comments

Join us this Sunday, April 2nd for our winter finale featuring MBI Indoor Percussion and MBI Winter Guard.

Our winter drumline and winter guard are both on incredible trajectories, poised to make an impact at WGI Finals. If you haven’t seen them yet, you need to. If you haven’t seen them recently, you’ll be taken aback. Every performance uncovers something new.

We’ll also introduce the 2017 summer hornline & drumline with our spring preview of the music from our program: Pins & Needles. You’ll hear Hall of the Mountain King, Trent Reznor’s Hurt, Medea, and Death Hunt from On Dangerous Ground all cleverly mixed with that Minnesota Brass sound.

For a $5 donation, you can see the best winter guard and winter drumline in the state of Minnesota, and get a preview of our 2017 summer program music. Your donation helps pay for our facility fees and keeps Minnesota Brass going strong through it’s 71st season and for future generations. Kids under 10 are free.

Location: Brooklyn Center High School (main gym)
Date: Sunday, April 2
Time: 2pm
Cost: $5 (kids under 10 free)

Dec 02 2016
0

2017 Show Announcement

By | Drum & Bugle Corps | No Comments

2017 marks the 71st anniversary of Minnesota Brass and we’re thrilled to announce our summer program titled, “Pins & Needles“.

Crafted of rags, textiles and other assorted materials, voodoo dolls are pierced with pins with the distinct intention of inflicting physical harm upon targeted subjects. A voodoo doll’s existence is one of pain and servitude, the pawn of another’s will, a surrogate to another’s whim…

Or perhaps not?

We are excited to present a patchwork of sounds and visions that will tantalize the soul and capture the black magic mystery of “Pins & Needles”. Brass arrangements from famed Blue Devils arranger John Meehan. Selections include “In The Hall Of The Mountain King” and “The March Of The Trolls” by Grieg, “Medea’s Dance Of Vengeance” by Samuel Barber, “Coraline” [ending credits] by Bruno Courlais and “Hurt” by Trent Reznor.

Oct 17 2016
0

MBI Indoor Percussion 2017

By | Indoor Drumline | No Comments

Minnesota’s only Independent World Class percussion ensemble is proud to kick off their 10th year of existence for the 2017 season with an auditions & clinic event.

Join us Sunday, October 30th at Totino Grace High School from 9am-5pm for a day of instruction from the top educators in our area. While there is an audition component for those interested in joining the 2017 cast, this event is open to anyone looking to improve their skills or simply learn what MBI is all about.

Instruments will be provided. It is recommended that battery members bring their own sticks and practice pad. Please wear rehearsal appropriate attire. Lunch will not be provided, however there are numerous restaurants nearby.

Entry fee: $25

For those interested in auditioning for a spot in the 2017 cast, call-backs will be held the following Sunday, November 6 from 9am-5pm (location TBD). Those offered a spot will be expected to attend regularly scheduled rehearsals beginning Sunday, November 13th. Please see the full season calendar for complete rehearsal and show schedule.

Please prepare the audition packet for your instrument to the best of your ability. To receive your packet as well as additional 2017 season information please RSVP at mnbrass.org/drumline

Sep 24 2016
2

MBI Winter Guard 2017

By | MBI Winterguard | No Comments

Minnesota’s premier independent winter guard, MBI is officially kicking-off the 2017 season with an auditions & clinic event.

Join us Sunday, October 30th from 9am-2pm at the White Bear Lake Armory in White Bear Lake, MN for a day filled with choreography and skills taught by some of the top instructors in the area. This event is open to anyone interested in auditioning for a spot with the 2017 cast as well as those looking to gain new experience.

Equipment will be provided. Please wear rehearsal appropriate attire and bring a lunch or snack.

Entry fee: $25

MBI Winter Guard is an extension of the Minnesota Brass Drum Corps and competes in the Independent A Class of the North Star Circuit & Winter Guard International. They are a 3 time WGI World Championships Finalist and have earned numerous accolades both locally, regionally and nationally.

MBIWG provides its members with a structured and educational program focused on training, development & growth as well as:

  • Affordable dues
  • School/work/life balanced schedule
  • A consistent and competitively successful experience

MBI Winter Guard is the right choice for those age 22 and under looking to advance their color guard skills and perform amongst the very best.

For those interested in auditioning for a spot with the 2017 cast, call-backs will be held the following Sunday, November 6 from 9am-2pm at the White Bear Lake armory. Those offered a spot are expected to attend regularly scheduled Sunday rehearsals beginning Nov 13.

For more information, please RSVP at mnbrass.org/winterguard

Aug 16 2014
0

2014 Sounds of Minnesota Fan Survey

By | Drum & Bugle Corps | No Comments

Minnesota Brass was pleased to see so many drum corps fans on Friday, August 15, at our annual “Sounds of Minnesota” show at our new location, St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights.

Your opinions are very important to us – what you liked most, what you liked least, and what could be improved.

This short survey should take less than 5 minutes. Thank you in advance for your help. We hope you will be back next year the 2015 edition of “Sounds of Minnesota.”

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world’s leading questionnaire tool.