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Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band, The Official Brass Band of Tennessee<\/p><\/div>The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) will close its 18th concert season with a live performance titled \u201cBrass Potpourri\u201d on Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m. The concert will take place at the new 1,200-seat auditorium at Cumberland County High School in Crossville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n
Under the direction of Artistic Director Dwight Wages, the program promises a wide-ranging musical experience designed to appeal to a broad audience. The term \u201cpotpourri\u201d reflects the diversity of the repertoire, which spans patriotic, classical, Broadway, and popular selections.<\/p>\n
What to Expect from the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass<\/p>\n
For those new to the ensemble, SSSB is a professional-level instrumental group featuring 27 brass musicians and four percussionists. The group is known for delivering high-quality performances that blend technical excellence with accessible programming.<\/p>\n
Musicians travel from across the region, including Nashville, Knoxville, Murfreesboro, Cookeville, Tullahoma, Clarksville, and beyond\u2014even from neighboring states such as Georgia and Alabama\u2014to perform in the ensemble.<\/p>\n
Audiences can expect a mix of:<\/p>\n
\u2014\u00a0Patriotic music
\n\u2014 Movie and Broadway favorites
\n\u2014 Marches and hymn tunes
\n\u2014 Swing, ragtime, and semi-classical pieces<\/p>\n
Featured Program Highlights<\/p>\n
The \u201cBrass Potpourri\u201d concert will include a variety of standout selections:<\/p>\n
\u201cAmerican Pageant\u201d \u2013 A medley of patriotic tunes honoring America\u2019s 250th anniversary, featuring music from the Revolutionary and Civil War eras<\/p>\n
\u201cCousins\u201d \u2013 Euphonium duet performed by Zach Sapp and Briana Vogt<\/p>\n
\u201cLittle Fugue in G Minor\u201d \u2013 By Johann Sebastian Bach<\/p>\n
\u201cLiberty Bell March\u201d \u2013 A classic American march<\/p>\n
\u201cSummon the Heroes\u201d \u2013 Composed by John Williams for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics<\/p>\n
\u201cMighty Fortress!\u201d \u2013 A hymn-based fugue<\/p>\n
\u201cFinale from Symphony No. 3\u201d \u2013 By Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns<\/p>\n
\u201cConcerto de Aranjuez\u201d \u2013 Flugelhorn solo performed by Chris McCormick<\/p>\n
\u201cBrassed Off Fantasy\u201d \u2013 Featuring themes from \u201cDanny Boy\u201d and the \u201cWilliam Tell Overture\u201d<\/p>\n
Additional selections may include:<\/p>\n
\u201cMiss Trombone\u201d
\n\u201cThe Shield of Liberty\u201d
\n\u201cQuando, Quando, Quando\u201d
\n\u201cHora Staccato\u201d<\/p>\n