Virginia Tull Music and Fine Arts Series
2024-25 Season
Triangle Brass Band
A Festive Christmas!
Jesse Rackley, Artistic Director
Sunday, December 22, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Baptist Church Sanctuary
Using the traditional British brass band instrumentation of Cornets, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horns, Baritones, Euphoniums, Trombones, Tubas and Percussion, this all brass and percussion group is extremely versatile, performing music from virtually all genres, from classical transcriptions, to pop and jazz, movie and Broadway music, and, of course, original brass band literature. Members of the ensemble come from all walks of life, including lawyers, educators, IT professionals and retirees, to name a few. Continuing in the long-standing brass band tradition of amateur music making, players volunteer their time and talents to this unique type of band, and play just for the love of it. The Triangle Brass Band was formed in 1986 as a joint venture of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation and Capitol Broadcasting Company of Raleigh, NC, and was known as the WRAL British Brass Band in its early years. The band found immediate success in competition and are the current North American Brass Band Association’s 3rd Section Champions. We are thrilled to have the Triangle Brass Band return on our concert series. Their concert in 2022 was a sold-out event!
Chuck Seipp, Trumpet
Craig Williams, Organ
Unique Concert Blend of Music and Video
Featuring Elizabeth Sniffen, vocalist
Friday, February 28, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Baptist Church Sanctuary
This trumpet/organ duo is unlike any ensemble performing today. Custom musical arrangements of virtuoso, beautiful, entertaining, humorous, and patriotic selections enhance the exquisite blend of their instruments. Coupled visually with specialized videos, these musicians craft a unique and engaging concert experience for all ages, creating extraordinary connection with their audiences. Thoughtful programming, artistic arrangements and powerful, innovative, and interactive video presentations make this duo today’s musicians to watch. Chuck Seipp, trumpet, is Sergeant Major (retired) from The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, in Washington, D.C. Craig Williams is Organist and Choirmaster of Cadet Chapel, United States Military Academy West Point, NY, where he plays the world’s largest church all-pipe organ and directs the Cadet Chapel Choir.
GrassStreet
Bluegrass Band
Friday, April 25, 2025; 7:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
GrassStreet, based in central North Carolina, has entertained fans of all ages since 2003. Their mixture of original material and bluegrass standards along with their unique ability to cover musical styles ranging from rock to blues to jazz set them apart from the average bluegrass band. They pride themselves on an entertaining and high energy stage show full of the right balance of musical precision and humor. With influences ranging from the traditional sounds of Flatt & Scruggs to the progressive sounds of Seldom Scene and Tony Rice and with members with backgrounds in bluegrass, country, jazz, rock, and R&B there's always something for every listener at a GrassStreet show.
2024-25 Season
Triangle Brass Band
A Festive Christmas!
Jesse Rackley, Artistic Director
Sunday, December 22, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Baptist Church Sanctuary
Using the traditional British brass band instrumentation of Cornets, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horns, Baritones, Euphoniums, Trombones, Tubas and Percussion, this all brass and percussion group is extremely versatile, performing music from virtually all genres, from classical transcriptions, to pop and jazz, movie and Broadway music, and, of course, original brass band literature. Members of the ensemble come from all walks of life, including lawyers, educators, IT professionals and retirees, to name a few. Continuing in the long-standing brass band tradition of amateur music making, players volunteer their time and talents to this unique type of band, and play just for the love of it. The Triangle Brass Band was formed in 1986 as a joint venture of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation and Capitol Broadcasting Company of Raleigh, NC, and was known as the WRAL British Brass Band in its early years. The band found immediate success in competition and are the current North American Brass Band Association’s 3rd Section Champions. We are thrilled to have the Triangle Brass Band return on our concert series. Their concert in 2022 was a sold-out event!
Chuck Seipp, Trumpet
Craig Williams, Organ
Unique Concert Blend of Music and Video
Featuring Elizabeth Sniffen, vocalist
Friday, February 28, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Baptist Church Sanctuary
This trumpet/organ duo is unlike any ensemble performing today. Custom musical arrangements of virtuoso, beautiful, entertaining, humorous, and patriotic selections enhance the exquisite blend of their instruments. Coupled visually with specialized videos, these musicians craft a unique and engaging concert experience for all ages, creating extraordinary connection with their audiences. Thoughtful programming, artistic arrangements and powerful, innovative, and interactive video presentations make this duo today’s musicians to watch. Chuck Seipp, trumpet, is Sergeant Major (retired) from The United States Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, in Washington, D.C. Craig Williams is Organist and Choirmaster of Cadet Chapel, United States Military Academy West Point, NY, where he plays the world’s largest church all-pipe organ and directs the Cadet Chapel Choir.
GrassStreet
Bluegrass Band
Friday, April 25, 2025; 7:00 p.m.
Wake Forest Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
GrassStreet, based in central North Carolina, has entertained fans of all ages since 2003. Their mixture of original material and bluegrass standards along with their unique ability to cover musical styles ranging from rock to blues to jazz set them apart from the average bluegrass band. They pride themselves on an entertaining and high energy stage show full of the right balance of musical precision and humor. With influences ranging from the traditional sounds of Flatt & Scruggs to the progressive sounds of Seldom Scene and Tony Rice and with members with backgrounds in bluegrass, country, jazz, rock, and R&B there's always something for every listener at a GrassStreet show.
