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Southern Stars present “Castles, Highlands, and Moors” on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) are a 30-piece professional brass instrumental ensemble which rehearses and provides a three-concert series in Crossville, TN each season. The upcoming concert is their second in their 8th season of providing “Premium Entertainment” to residents of the area. The musicians are top players on their instrument, and hail from […]
Southern Stars Brass mourns the passing of friend and guitar great, Pete Huttlinger
It is with great sadness the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass learned tonight of the passing of guitar virtuoso Pete Huttlinger. Huttlinger was a friend of the band, and had been a wonderful guest soloist in a recent concert. His musical genius, effortless mastery of his instrument, and his wit that made his stage presence something […]
Southern Stars to appear at Arts Assoc. of S.E. KY on April 23, 2016
The Southern Stars are honored to participate in the 54th concert season presented by the Arts Association of S.E. Kentucky. The Arts Association is presenting a 7 concert series of highly acclaimed artists and ensembles, including guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, gospel singer Sandy Patty, and the Peach State Opera company presenting Mozart’s “Don Giovanni”. The […]
Nashville’s Buddy Greene in concert with SSSB on Saturday, April 16
Buddy Greene will make a return engagement to perform with the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) on Saturday, April 16 at 7pm at the Stone Memorial HS auditorium in Crossville, TN. This auditorium seats 1200 and has beautiful acoustics and seating is very comfortable. The theme of this concert is Buddy Greene & Friends. The […]
Southern Stars present “All In The Family” Concert, Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3:00 pm Central
While “All in the Family” might bring to mind a historical comedy show, there will not be a guest appearance by Archie Bunker in the opening concert for the 8th season of the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB). What will be featured as the theme of the concert suggests, will be young soloists from within […]
Memorial Concert for Dr. Kelly Thomas (recent UT Professor of Tuba/Euphonium) scheduled for Sept. 27 in Knoxville
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) will be presenting a Memorial Concert on Sept. 27 to honor the memory of Dr. Kelly Thomas, who died in June of a wasp sting. Dr. Thomas was only 40-years-old, and left a wife and 4 children who reside in Niota, TN. Kelly was the professor of Tuba/Euphonium at […]
Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band Announce 2015-16 Crossville Concert Series
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band, a 30-piece professional brass ensemble directed by Dr. Steven Sudduth, has announced their 2015-16 Season All concerts are in the Stone Memorial High School auditorium, a beautiful 1200-seat facility. Ticket price for Adults is $22 each for the first two concerts and $25 for the final concert. Student tickets […]
Southern Stars to present “Walking with Heroes” concert, Saturday, April 18
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) will present their last concert for this season on Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in the beautiful 1,200 seat auditorium at Stone Memorial High School. The concert title, “Walking with Heroes,” is to remember great people living and passed such as teachers, family members, friends, leaders and celebrities […]
SSSB Performs in Knoxville this Saturday, March 21
The Southeast Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conference will be the hosted by Dr. Kelly Thomas and the University of Tennessee School of Music March 19-21, 2015, and the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band is slated to perform. The conference will feature artists and ensembles from throughout the region. In addition, the conference will be featuring a unique […]
Feb. 8 concert features guests vocalist Brenda Frye, and the Tennessee Tech Trumpet Sextet
The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass perform Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 pm at Stone Memorial HS in Crossville. The theme is “Curtain Up!” and will feature music of Broadway, TV, and the movies. Guest vocalist is Brenda Frye, a terrific soprano, who will sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and “Softly, As I Leave You.” Other […]