SMBQ "Play-Along"
July 21, 2010 08:39 PM Filed in: Performance
The Quintet invites brass players of all ages to join them on two selections during our Concert on the Creek performance this Friday, July 23. Read More...
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Picnic with Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet
June 18, 2010 02:38 PM Filed in: Performance | Press Release
The Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival favorites Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet will perform a picnic concert at 5 p.m., Saturday, June 26, at the Zachary-Tolbert House in Cashiers. Read More...
Concerts on the Creek
June 11, 2010 05:08 PM Filed in: Press Release | Performance
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet is excited to participate again in the “Concerts on the Creek” series on July 23 from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Read More...
"Greatest Trip in the History of the Universe"
June 10, 2010 02:50 AM Filed in: Newsletter
Brad, Dan, David, Mike, Travis, and Will arrived home safely after a whirlwind performance tour of China. They have recovered from jet lag, washed their clothes, organized thousands of photos, digested their many experiences, and now want to report to you, their supporters, friends and families. Read More...
New photos just in from China
June 07, 2010 04:00 PM Filed in: Travel | Press Release
Rock star treatment a surprise as WCU quintet visits China
June 02, 2010 12:45 PM Filed in: Travel | Press Release
Will Peebles reflects on his China experience
One of the most interesting experiences for me was talking with the Chinese people at the “English Quarter” in Hangzhou. Read More...
"There's no way I'm eating that!"
Food for Thought
By Travis Bennett
One of the most memorable parts of our tour in China was definitely the food! We realized after just a couple days that we needed to start writing down all the “first time” foods that we were experiencing, just so we wouldn’t forget! Here is the list, in its entirety. Be warned: don’t even READ this if you have a weak stomach! Read More...
By Travis Bennett
One of the most memorable parts of our tour in China was definitely the food! We realized after just a couple days that we needed to start writing down all the “first time” foods that we were experiencing, just so we wouldn’t forget! Here is the list, in its entirety. Be warned: don’t even READ this if you have a weak stomach! Read More...
Sunday Performance in Clyde, NC
May 22, 2010 01:16 PM Filed in: Performance
Sunday, March 23, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
First Baptish Church in Clyde, NC.
Freewill offering. Read More...
First Baptish Church in Clyde, NC.
Freewill offering. Read More...
Here it is, the video you've been waiting for
May 13, 2010 07:57 AM Filed in: Travel
Drunken shrimp - a popular dish in portions of China based on fresh-water shrimp that are often eaten alive, after being made drunk in a strong liquor—baijiu. Read More...
Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet returns from China
May 11, 2010 11:14 PM Filed in: Press Release
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet, resident quintet at Western Carolina University, recently returned from a two week performance tour of China. Read More...
Singular Distinction
May 09, 2010 07:41 AM Filed in: Travel
David accomplishes something no one else could in Tiananmen Square. Read More...
Arrived in Guilin
May 06, 2010 03:44 AM Filed in: Travel
We are staying in the International Education Center of Guangxi Normal University here in Guilin. Telephone 86-773-5826508. We’ll be here for two nights before moving on to Bejing. Read More...
Xie xie!
May 05, 2010 11:53 AM Filed in: Travel
Chongqing is know for its warm hospitality towards its visitors, and the people from the University certainly proved that point this evening. Thank you! Read More...
Great day in Chongqing!
May 05, 2010 11:29 AM Filed in: Travel
Of all the wonderful experiences we’ve had on this trip so far, our day in Chongqing may have just topped them all. Read More...
Busy, busy, busy
May 05, 2010 12:10 AM Filed in: Travel
This leg of our schedule has keeping us very busy. Getting up very early, flying to a new destination, sight-seeing for a couple of hours, performing a concert, sleeping and doing it all over again. Read More...
5:20 Wake Up Call
May 02, 2010 05:13 PM Filed in: Travel
Hangzhou to Dalian.
6AM - two hour drive back to Ningbo airport to catch our first of many flights inside China. Read More...
6AM - two hour drive back to Ningbo airport to catch our first of many flights inside China. Read More...
Good Morning from Cixi
May 01, 2010 06:00 PM Filed in: Travel
6 a.m. here in Cixi. Very noisy, car horns are very popular here, and our room over looks the street. For some unexplained reason, fireworks also go off every morning at 6. Very humid and no air so we had to leave the window open. Ear plugs are a great invention. Read More...
Cixi
May 01, 2010 09:15 AM Filed in: Travel
Getting ready to board the bus to Cixi. It’s been a perfect trip so far. Read More...
New Photos and Video
May 01, 2010 05:19 AM Filed in: Travel
China Pictures
April 30, 2010 11:36 AM Filed in: Travel
Good Morning from Ningbo
April 29, 2010 03:02 PM Filed in: Travel
Ahhh, a good night’s sleep! Read More...
Follow our travels in China
April 27, 2010 12:41 AM Filed in: Travel
UPDATE from David: Facebook is blocked here in China. Luckily, I decided at the last minute to bring my computer so we’ll be blogging here at smbq.org Read More...
Volunteer Appreciation Day
April 22, 2010 01:45 PM Filed in: Performance
SMBQ entertains at Volunteer Appreciation Day at the Jackson County Department on Aging. Read More...
"Brass Tacks" Newsletter - Special Edition: CHINA
April 22, 2010 12:12 AM Filed in: Newsletter
"Why I'm glad I don't play Tuba" by David Ginn
April 18, 2010 02:33 PM Filed in: Personal
Message from the Dean of the College of Fine and Performing Arts
April 18, 2010 02:31 PM Filed in: Reviews
The Smoky Mountain Brass Quintet has reached the status of a permanent fixture in Western North Carolina. Read More...
Musical Program for China Tour
April 18, 2010 02:26 PM Filed in: Travel | Performance
The musical program we will present in China includes compositions by current and former WCU faculty, compositions based on Chinese folk tunes, American jazz, and American traditional music. Read More...
How to get to China from Cullowhee?
April 18, 2010 02:17 PM Filed in: Travel
How do you plan a tour to China with five musicians, trumpets, a trombone, a french horn, a tuba, enough clothing and personal items for two weeks, and three traveling companions? With a lot of help! Read More...
China Cultural and Travel Information
April 18, 2010 01:58 PM Filed in: Travel | Performance
Great tips from our travel agent. Read More...
China Tour Itinerary
April 18, 2010 01:55 PM Filed in: Travel
After a 14 hour flight, and 2 hour bus ride, we begin our tour. Read More...
2010 Spring Recital
March 09, 2010 08:00 PM Filed in: Performance
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.
Catamount Concert Series
Recital Hall of the Coulter Building in Cullowhee, NC.
Free. Read More...
Catamount Concert Series
Recital Hall of the Coulter Building in Cullowhee, NC.
Free. Read More...
Asheville Performance
March 07, 2010 08:00 PM Filed in: Performance
Sunday, March 07, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, NC.
Free. Read More...
Central United Methodist Church in Asheville, NC.
Free. Read More...
"Brass Tacks" Newsletter - Spring 2010
February 26, 2010 09:13 AM Filed in: Newsletter
A trip to China, a new CD, contest news, and lots of concert information is included in this issue of "Brass Tacks”. Read More...
"I Baroque My Horn!" Faculty Recital by Travis Bennett
February 16, 2010 08:00 PM Filed in: Performance
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Time: 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Location: Recital Hall, Coulter Building
Accompanied by Bradley Martin on piano, and Jason Solomon on guitar. I'm doing several Baroque transcriptions of pieces by Bach, Handel, Telemann and Tessarini. The program also includes the Rheinberger Sonata, Alla Caccia, Gliere Intermezzo, and a tango by Piazzolla!
Admission is free, come check it out!
Read More...
Time: 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Location: Recital Hall, Coulter Building
Accompanied by Bradley Martin on piano, and Jason Solomon on guitar. I'm doing several Baroque transcriptions of pieces by Bach, Handel, Telemann and Tessarini. The program also includes the Rheinberger Sonata, Alla Caccia, Gliere Intermezzo, and a tango by Piazzolla!
Admission is free, come check it out!
Read More...
2010 WCU All-District Band Performance
February 12, 2010 02:45 PM Filed in: Performance
Friday, February 12, 2010 at 2:45-3:15 p.m.
NC All-District Band Festival Fine and Performing Arts Building in Cullowhee, NC. Free. Read More...
NC All-District Band Festival Fine and Performing Arts Building in Cullowhee, NC. Free. Read More...
Dan Cherry's Faculty Recital
January 12, 2010 08:00 PM Filed in: Performance
Host: WCU Trombone/Euphonium Studio
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Location: Coulter Building Recital Hall, Western Carolina University
Admission: Free
Featuring Andrew Adams, piano and Amy Cherry, trumpet. This program includes works by Grondahl, Barat, Arnold, Pryor and Moats. Read More...
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Time: 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Location: Coulter Building Recital Hall, Western Carolina University
Admission: Free
Featuring Andrew Adams, piano and Amy Cherry, trumpet. This program includes works by Grondahl, Barat, Arnold, Pryor and Moats. Read More...