Tuba Bach presents MSU: Piano Showcase – concert 1 with Prof. Polischuk and students
Pianists from Dr. Derek Polischuk’s piano studio join him for the first concert of the 2023 MSU Piano Showcase series.
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23 and Me with Jazz Sextet & Piano
The Rodney Whitaker Jazz Sextet ̶ Rodney Whitaker, bass; Rockelle Whitaker, vocals; Jauron Perry, trumpet; Stephen Grady, Jr., saxophone; Sequoia Snyder, piano; and Sarah Whitaker, drums ̶ play several jazz standards, alternating with Noah and Ed Mallett performing new compositions inspired by those tunes for tuba or euphonium and piano. Commissioned composers include Ricardo Lorenz,…
23 and Me with Jazz Sextet & Piano
The Rodney Whitaker Jazz Sextet ̶ Rodney Whitaker, bass; Rockelle Whitaker, vocals; Jauron Perry, trumpet; Stephen Grady, Jr., saxophone; Sequoia Snyder, piano; and Sarah Whitaker, drums ̶ play several jazz standards, alternating with Noah and Ed Mallett performing new compositions inspired by those tunes for tuba or euphonium and piano. Commissioned composers include Ricardo Lorenz,…
23 and Me with with Horn & Piano
Horn virtuoso Corbin Wagner and pianist Patrick Johnson join Ed in a program of music written for horn, tuba, and piano, including works by Lon Chaffin, David Gillingham, Gary Kulesha, Catherine Likhuta, Justin Raines, and Alec Wilder.
23 and Me with Steelpan & Guitar
World renowned steelpan (steel drum) artist Liam Teague, from Trinidad and Tobago, combines forces with guitarist extraordinaire Fareed Haque and Ed for a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime performance weekend. The trio explores music by composers ranging from J.S. Bach to Niccoló Paganini to Charlie Parker. And as an added bonus, the program features guest appearances by Liam’s…
23 and Me with Tuba Quartet
Following a three-year COVID-19-induced hiatus, the Tuba Bach Quartet makes a triumphant return to the festival! Euphonium artist Gail Robertson and tubists Charles Guy and Phil Sinder reunite with Ed for a low-end weekend of music!
Alirna Korieva and Noah Mallett
Immanuel Lutheran Church 726 Fuller Avenue, Big Rapids, MI, United StatesUzbekistani violinist Alirna Korieva and pianist/composer Noah Mallett bring a touch of elegance to the Tuba Bach Festival. Concert repertoire includes Johannes Brahms' famous Opus 40 Trio, Paul Schoenfeld's Café Music, traditional Uzbek music, jazz standards, and the premiere of a new piece by Noah.
Free
Alirna Korieva and Noah Mallett
Immanuel Lutheran Church 726 Fuller Avenue, Big Rapids, MI, United StatesUzbekistani violinist Alirna Korieva and pianist/composer Noah Mallett bring a touch of elegance to the Tuba Bach Festival. Concert repertoire includes Johannes Brahms' famous Opus 40 Trio, Paul Schoenfeld's Café Music, traditional Uzbek music, jazz standards, and the premiere of a new piece by Noah.
Free
Testimony Sings, with Alvin Waddles
Immanuel Lutheran Church 726 Fuller Avenue, Big Rapids, MI, United StatesThe magnificent voices of Testimony Sings! - Angela Bostic, Treena James, Chandra Lewis, Lori Waddles, and Lori Wesby - along with music director and pianist Alvin Waddles, saxophonist Dominic Waddles, drummer Felicia Hill, and Ed Mallett present a glorious inspirational finale to the 2023 Tuba Bach Festival!
Free
Testimony Sings and Alvin Waddles
Immanuel Lutheran Church 726 Fuller Avenue, Big Rapids, MI, United StatesThe magnificent voices of Testimony Sings! - Angela Bostic, Treena James, Chandra Lewis, Lori Waddles, and Lori Wesby - along with music director and pianist Alvin Waddles, saxophonist Dominic Waddles, drummer Felicia Hill, and Ed Mallett present a glorious inspirational finale to the 2023 Tuba Bach Festival!
Free