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The Chestnut Brass Company

The Grammy-award winning Chestnut Brass Company has earned international acclaim for brilliant performances on modern and historical brass instruments. Since beginning as a street band in Philadelphia in 1977, they have performed in the North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia. The ensemble is active in the performance and commissioning of contemporary music, and has introduced numerous new works to audiences around the country. Composers who have written works for the Chestnut Brass Company, or have been commissioned by the Chestnut Brass Company, include Richard Wernick, Peter Schickele, Leslie Bassett, Eric Stokes, Theodore Antoniou, Jan Krzywicki, and Paul Basler. The quintet has received awards for commissioning and performance from the NEA, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Chamber Music America and Meet the Composer.

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Chestnut Brass Company 3/17/05: Chestnut Brass Company

The Grammy Award-winning Chestnut Brass Company is active in the performance and commissioning of contemporary music, and has introduced numerous new works to audiences around the country.

Chestnut Brass Company

The Grammy Award-winning Chestnut Brass Company is active in the performance and commissioning of contemporary music, and has introduced numerous new works to audiences around the country.
The Chestnut Brass Company 10/9/02: The Chestnut Brass Company

The Chestnut Brass Company, a Grammy Award-winning quintet, have been featured on National Public Radio's “All Things Considered,” “Fresh Air,” “Radiotimes,” and “Performance Today” programs.

The Chestnut Brass Company

The Chestnut Brass Company, a Grammy Award-winning quintet, have been featured on National Public Radio's “All Things Considered,” “Fresh Air,” “Radiotimes,” and “Performance Today” programs.

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