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SSSB Named First Official Brass Band of Tennessee
Tennessee Speaker Cameron Hill present the SSSB Founder and President Dwight Wages with the proclamation of becoming the “first official brass band of Tennessee” on Sunday, May 4, 2025. This was during the final concert of the band’s 17th season.[/caption] Thank you to Speaker Cameron Sexton for attending the final concert of the 17th season […]
Southern Stars to Present “Lollipops & Cracker Jacks” Concert on Sunday, May 4
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) are tempting the coming concert audience with memories of those days when you enjoyed that favorite sweet snack or that box of Cracker Jacks (with the prize inside) at the movies, ballpark, or the circus. The “Lillipops & Cracker Jacks” concert theme will bring the audience a wide variety […]
Playhouse favorite Michael Ruff featured with the Southern Stars on Sunday, Feb. 16
The 30 professional musicians of the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) have prepared a wide variety of music for the Brasstacular Moments! concert on Sunday, Feb. 16 beginning at 3 p.m. Central Time. The concert takes place in the beautiful (and wonderfully-sounding!) 1,200 seat hall of the Stone Memorial High School, located at 2800 Cook […]
Southern Stars to Give a Free admission “Holiday Brass” Christmas Concert to Support Charities
On Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 PM, the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) will be giving a FREE admission concert of Christmas and Holiday music in the 1200-seat auditorium of Stone Memorial High School in Crossville, TN. The SSSB is a 30-musician-strong professional instrumental music ensemble that has been providing a series of concerts for […]
Southern Stars to Give a Free admission”Holiday Brass” Christmas Concert to Support Charities
Southern Stars to Give a Free admission”Holiday Brass” Christmas Concert to Support Charities On Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 PM, the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) will be giving a FREE admission concert of Christmas and Holiday music in the 1200 seat auditorium of Stone Memorial High School in Crossville, TN. The SSSB is a […]
Free “Holiday Brass” Concert, November 24, 2024
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band will present a free concert, themed “Holiday Brass,” on Sunday, Nov. 24. The concert begins at 3:00 pm Central, in the beautiful auditorium of Stone Memorial High School in Crossville, Tennessee. A free-will offering will take place and benefit the House of Hope and Cumberland Hospice House. Sponsors for […]
Southern Stars Showcase Traveling Brass Concert on Sept. 15
Crossville’s own 30-musician strong professional instrumental ensemble, the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB), have released their 24/25 concert season dates. This is their 17th season of providing “Premium Entertainment” with their Crossville Three Concert Subscription Series. All concerts take place in Stone Memorial High School’s 1200 seat auditorium. The musicians hail from the Tennessee areas […]
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band Present “American” Tributes” Concert this Saturday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m. Central.
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) are an instrumental ensemble of 30 professional musicians who are in the midst of their 16th season of their Crossville Concert Series. The theme of Saturday’s, 3 p.m. concert is “American Tributes,” featuring music by beloved American composers as well as music selections that represent American music culture. The […]
Future SSSB Concerts (all at Stone Memorial HS Auditorium on Cook Road in Crosville)
Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 American Tribute, featuring American composers and music of American cultural heritage. Some of the selections include: American in Paris Overture to Candide America the Beautiful (tentative with vocalist) Ray Charles medley (vocalist) Invincible Eagle Stars & Stripes Forever Yackety Tuba Bohemian Rhapsody Sunday, May 5, 2024 Castles, Highlands, and Moors, featuring […]
Southern Stars Kickoff 23-24 Season, Featuring Playhouse’s Heather McCall
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) present the first of their three-concert series in Crossville on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. at Stone Memorial High School’s 1200 seat auditorium. The concert theme is “Big Screen Bonanza,” and features music from the Movies. Heather McCall, resident company member and educator on staff at the Cumberland […]