Musical Excerpts
Looking for exciting things to do in Crossville this spring?
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable afternoon of live music in Crossville with the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band (SSSB)! Their final concert of the 2024-25 season, “Lollipops & Cracker Jacks,” will take place at Stone Memorial High School Auditorium on Sunday, May 4, at 3 PM.
Doors open at 2:30 PM, so arrive early to grab a great seat!
Never experienced a professional brass band? Here’s as sample from the band’s performance at the world-renowned Great American Brass Band Festival in 2022!
A Musical Experience Like No Other
The Southern Stars Brass Band is composed of 30 professional instrumental musicians from across Tennessee, including Crossville, Knoxville, Cookeville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma, and Clarksville, as well as Huntsville, Alabama. These talented musicians include university music professors, secondary music educators, and accomplished performers, all coming together to deliver an extraordinary symphonic brass concert under the direction of Dr. Steven Sudduth, who has led the ensemble for 15 seasons.
Over the years, the band has had members go onto win tenured, principal positions with professional symphony orchestras, win auditions and are now performing with premier United States Military Bands, and win scholarships for advanced degrees at the very best music schools in the world, including the famed Juilliard School.
Enjoy the standard “Cute,” featuring our own Kurt Snider playing the famous drum solo with brushes on the Mainstage at the Great American Brassband Festival
The Southern Stars have featured and backup up some of the biggest names in the brass world
The Southern Stars have been honored to have guest artists appear with the band, both during the regular season series in Crossville, Tennessee, as well as at brass festivals at the University of Tennessee and on the Main Stage at the renowned Great American Brass Band Festival, that has taken place on the beautiful campus of the historic Centre College, and around the college’s picturesque hometown of Danville, Kentucky.
Richardson was not only a consummate professional, interacting with all the members of the band in our one rehearsal, he was dazzling on stage and the performances with Richardson were very well-received by the largest of crowds at the festival, with many requests to buy the Southern Star CDs from the vendor area immediately following the performance.
Next Concert: Sunday, May 4, 2025 a 3 p.m. Central
The Southern Stars final performance of their 17th Season will feature a delightful mix of musical selections guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages, plus two special, guest vocalists! Expect to hear iconic pieces like:
- <“Strike Up the Band”
- “Barnum & Bailey’s Favorite” (circus march)
- “Hora Staccato”(featuring the cornet section)
- “The Circus Bee” (another thrilling march)
- The original Star Wars movie theme
- “76 Trombones” (The Music Man)
- “Born on the 4th of July” (John Williams film score) featuring Dr. Scott Hagarty, SSSB principal cornetist
- “The Natural” (film score)
- “Caravan Club” (circus march)
- “E.T.’s Flying Theme” (E.T. movie score)
Special Guest Vocalists
This Crossville concert will also feature two outstanding, regional vocalists:
- Lydia Sias, a talented 10-year-old performer from the Triple Threat children’s troupe at the Cumberland County Playhouse, will delight the audience with “On the Good Ship Lollipop”, made famous by Shirley Temple.
- Regina Pullin, a seasoned performer and former USAF Chief Master Sergeant with the Singing Sergeants, the premier band of the U.S. Air Force. She will showcase her vocal range with George Gershwin’s “I’ve Got Rhythm” and the emotional ballad “You Raise Me Up,” made famous by Josh Groban.
Get Your Tickets Now!
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy live music in Crossville with the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band! Tickets are available in advance at:
- First National Bank of Tennessee (Crossville – Hwy 127, Fairfield Glade – Peavine Road)
- Atlas Realty (Village Green Mall, Fairfield Glade)
~ Adult Tickets: $22
~ Students (through university): FREE
For more information, contact Dwight Wages at 931-484-6939.
Whether you’re a fan of brass and brass bands, a lover of live music in general, or just looking for unique things to do in Crossville, this concert is a must-see event! Bring your family and friends and experience the magic of world-class musicianship right here in Crossville!
Follow the band on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernStarsBrass