West Mass Brass Ensemble Presents: "March" In Summer with Us

Friday, June 8, 2018, 7:00 pm
Free Admission! The West Mass Brass Ensemble was started and is conducted by Ken McCance of Millers Falls, MA.

The West Mass Brass Ensemble, a volunteer brass band in the British tradition, is performing it's fourth annual 2018 Spring concert series on:

May 24...7 PM Holyoke Soldiers Home

June 2 --S. Hadley Gazebo on the Common at 3 PM

June 8 -Shea Theater in Turners Falls, MA 7 PM

Concerts are free admission (free will offering will be taken) and free parking. All contributions go to support the band. Performances last about an hour and a half long.

The West Mass Brass Ensemble, started in September 2014, and is made up of brass band enthusiasts, music majors, music teachers, and students, all coming together to play music in the British brass band tradition from all over Western Mass and Southern CT. The band practices once a week, and was started and is conducted by Ken McCance of Millers Falls, MA.

The mission of the band is to perpetuate British style brass banding. It’s goals include providing challenging music to play in suitable settings, and sharing the unique sound of a quality brass band with the public.

Interested individuals may contact Ken McCance (kmccance@aol.com) for more information about the band (including membership and performances).

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Exciting News for A Happening V: The Bestiary

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received generous grants from the Mass Cultural Council as well as the Community Foundation of Western MA to support our 2025 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening V: The Bestiary.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 50 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by Aesop's Fables, George Orwell's Animal Farm, newly imagined cautionary tales, and creature myths of all origins.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!