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The Dallas Brass Experience
On Tuesday , September 19th , the Dallas Brass group , which is a professional musical group , hosted a master class for Bellefonte performing arts students , and that evening performed a concert for the public . They enjoyed Bellefonte ’ s accommodations by staying locally at the Gamble Mill , and then receiving food vouchers for Bonfatto ’ s Italian Market and Corner Cafe .
Dallas Brass is a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of drums and percussion , which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range and musical challenges . The Dallas Brass repertoire includes classical masterpieces , Dixieland , swing , Broadway , Hollywood and patriotic music . Their Tuesday night concert was called an " American Musical Journey " concert , featuring music from a variety of genres .
Bellefonte Area High School music director , Caleb Rebarchak , had this to say about the unique experience for his students , “ This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to learn from and perform with professional musicians . The concert was an incredible experience for everyone , and was a great way to get students excited about making music to start the school year .”
Junior Erin Ashe was very appreciative of the music department instructors , booster club , and administration for allowing the Dallas Brass group to visit the high school . She learned a good deal about interacting with the crowd and receiving feedback about her own musical abilities . Erin commented on her experience , “ Over the course of that one day , I was able to play with professional musicians and get wonderful feedback from each person . I absolutely loved playing for and with them . During the concert portion , I was shocked at how well the Dallas Brass interacted with their audience . They were constantly asking us questions and letting us ask questions , we were able to learn so many cool facts about their lives and their time in the Dallas Brass . It was one of the most riveting experiences I have ever had and I absolutely loved that we had the opportunity to have them come to our school . That show made me appreciate how lucky we are as a school to have a music department and to be able to surround ourselves with music . Something that I took away from this experience is if you ' re confident when you perform , it changes the dynamic of the performance for the better . The Dallas Brass was constantly moving with the music , and they stood on the stage and looked proud to be a part of that ."
The District is very grateful for the music department putting together this once in a lifetime experience for our students ! Just tremendous !
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