Delta Brass Quintet

December 6, 7, 8: Mercersburg Area Community Chorus, Inc. wil be putting on it's annual Christmas concert. Performances are help in the Chapel at Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pa., one of the most beautiful and best-sounding venues in the area. Performance times are Friday, December 6 at 8:00 for Patrons only; Saturday, December 7 at 3:30 and 7:30 PM, open to the public; Sunday, December 8 at 3:00, open to the public. A voluntary contribution is taken at each performance. A WORD TO THE WISE: Arrive early; there is adequate parking, etc., but the Chapel fills quickly for these performances. The chorus and orchestra are conducted by Richard Rotz.

December 14: Hagerstown Choral Arts Choir wil be performing the John Rutter Gloria at Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of North Potomac Street and Randolph Avenue. The Rutter piece is one of the best-known works for brass, percussion, organ and chorus; don't miss this. Also in the concert are a series of Christmas selections for brass, organ and choir. The chorus and orchestra are conducted by Greg Shook.

December 24: Delta Brass Quintet will appear at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Chambersburg, Pa. for Midnight Mass. The quintet will be assisted by Dr. John Perkins and Gary Sipes and will perform with the church choir and organist Jeff Lepo. Services start at midnight, with Delta Brass Quintet and the choir playing and singing Christmas favorites beginning at 11:30. Please try to arrive early as the church fills quickly for this service.

Before going too far into activities the members of Delta Brass Quintet would like to thank Gary Sipes, trombone; Dr. Neal Corwell, euphonium; Charles Grab, trumpet; Ken Soper, French horn; Eric Poe, trumpet; and John Perkins, trumpet; for their help as substitute players when one or more of our regular players was unavailable. Sometimes help is needed on short notice and these musicians have graciously consented to help out on several occasions. We couldn't have done it without them. Thanks again!

Thanks again to the Delaware Valley School District and Mrs. Mollie Jones for having the quintet in their school for another concert and master class. Believe it or not, there were about eight tuba players!

Another change: the quintet's e-mail address is music@deltabrassquintet.com. Thanks to Andy at Pa.net for getting everything set up for us. If you have been trying to visit out previous site at Innernet.net, there is a link to our new site on the opening page.