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Welcome to Opening Day
(home of the Canadian Brass Store and other music shops)
Opening Day Entertainment Group has emerged as the premier showcase for Canadian classical and jazz performers and composers. The label has already earned an enviable reputation for excellence – with multiple awards, a renowned artist roster, critically acclaimed recordings, celebrated producers and chart topping titles. It is also the home to Canadian Brass – the world’s most famous brass ensemble and legendary recording group.
Latest News and Events
CANADIAN BRASS CONCERT & PARTY at LE POISSON ROUGE in NYCTuesday, January 24th, 2012 doors open 6:30
Jan 23rd | Canadian Brass
The performance will be STREAMED LIVE from LPR at 7:30 pm EST from their website at http://www.livestream.com/lepoissonrouge.
STEINWAY, BACH, CONN, ARKIV & CANADIAN BRASS;
A PERFECT QUINTET!
It Doesn’t Get Better Than This
Jan 12th | Canadian Brass
CANADIAN BRASS TAKES FLIGHT WITH NEW RECORDING ON CONN-SELMER INSTRUMENTS
Premiere Release on Steinway & Sons Label Features New Conn-Selmer Instruments
Canadian Brass Takes Flight [available January 31, 2012 SRP $17.99] features members of the world’s most famous brass ensemble in their premiere release on the Steinway & Sons record label. Canadian Brass are now exclusive Conn-Selmer artists and perform on 24-karat gold-plated Bach and Conn instruments.
The group has performed in virtually every major concert hall in the world, has more than 200 published arrangements, and has sold well over 2 million albums worldwide. They’ve had a plethora of educational initiatives over the years including work with El Sistema in Venezuela. Canadian Brass has shaped the recent and emerging history of brass performance and, as shown by its new members, has a keen eye on the next generation of professional players.
Chuck Daellenbach of Canadian Brass noted, “We are so excited about the sound of the ensemble on our new instruments. This is the sound we all grew up with: the amazing brass tradition that started right here in America. That, together with a group of players that are international superstars, gave us the idea to record the ‘hits that made the original group famous.”
Canadian Brass truly takes flight with this new album – their first recording with all of the new permanent members of the ensemble – Eric, Chris, Brandon, Achilles (replacing the recently retired founding member, Eugene Watts,) and Chuck. It is also the first recording they have made with their new custom-made gold-plated instruments built by Conn-Selmer. The repertoire features favorite encores, new arrangements, and world premieres.
Having started with a very limited base, Canadian Brass has created their own musical world by transcribing, arranging and commissioning more than 200 works, including critically acclaimed compositions from Michael Kamen, Luther Henderson, Bramwell Tovey, Don Gillis and more. With an extensive worldwide touring schedule, Canadian Brass is an important pioneer in bringing brass music to mass audiences everywhere.
Takes Flight is the first non-piano release on the Steinway label. A new direction – but one that continues to follow the mission of capturing exceptional artists – performing on the finest instruments, in state-of-the art sound quality.
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CANADIAN BRASS TAKES FLIGHT: FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLE BEE
Dec 20th | Canadian Brass
Opening Day is proud to present this 2012 video, "FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE," the title tune from it's premiere collaboration with the Steinway & Son's label. In Canada, CANADIAN BRASS TAKES FLIGHT is distributed by Universal Music Group and available worldwide on the arkivmusic.com site.
This is the first recording with all of the new permanent members of the ensemble: Chuck Daellenbach (tuba), Chris Coletti and Brandon Ridenour (trumpets), Achilles Liarmakopoulos (trombone) and Eric Reed (horn)
CHUNG-OO: INVITATION TO ROMANCE
As this title suggests, best-loved Romantic songs performed by cellist Chung-oo (Chang Woo Lee) and a small jazz ensemble make this a joy to listen to. As composer/pianist, Marvin Hamlisch stated, this disc features "Popular music performed with expertise and great taste." And with highest praise he says, " I know you will thoroughly enjoy this CD!"
A cellist of note, Chang Woo is the Associate Principal cellist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and has appeared as a soloist with several other world-class orchestras.
NEW FROM H2 - HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Time-honoured music associated with the holiday season has the magical ability to transport listeners beyond their thoughts…into a world of reminiscence, nostalgia, feeling and emotion. H2-Home for the Holdays does just that! H2 bring their cool sound and jazzy riffs home for the holiday in an album of classic Christmas songs creating a jazz-filled wonderland gift-wrapped in the bright colors of the season.
Opening Day Entertainment Group Proudly Presents TWO Artists, New to our Label.
Oct 10th | Opening Day
Pianist, Avis Romm joined our recording ranks this past August with her album, Piano Dreams. Avis is an accomplished pianist, a Steinway Artist who works extensively with the Sarasota Opera Company and is an avid music educator. She also shares the music through performances and workshops with her husband, former Canadian Brass trumpet player Ronald Romm, who is also an Opening Day artist.
We are sure you will enjoy this recording of traditional piano favourites, learn more about Avis and Piano Dreams and become both a 'friend' of Avis on Facebook and a "friend" of Artist Odeg, our Label's way of keeping you in touch with what our Artists are doing and where.
Chang Woo Lee (Chung oo) has been a longtime friend of Opening Day and an esteemed member of the family. We are delighted to introduce her cross-over recording of American popular masterpieces, in arrangements that are guaranteed to open hearts.
Chang Woo, Associate Principal cellist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, is an incredibly versatile musician who brings depth to this musical journey. This is a CD you will want to listen to over and over again and will be treasured for years to come.
You will find Chang Woo Lee in our Artist line up and her album, Invitation to Romance, in our store tomorrow!
NEW CANADIAN BRASS ALBUM, BRAHMS ON BRASS, HITS BILLBOARD’S CLASSICAL CHART - 21C Media Group
Brahms on Brass, the new album by Canadian Brass, hit the Billboard classical chart upon its release last month and is making news as a state-of-the-art recording that takes brass playing to a new level. From “the men who put brass music on the map” (Washington Post) Brahms on Brass features adaptations from the keyboard to brass quintet of the Sixteen Waltzes, Opus 39, the Ballade in D minor, Opus 10, No. 1, and the Eleven Chorale Preludes for Organ, Opus 122.
Minnesota Public Radio recently featured Brahms on Brass on its “New Classical Tracks.” Host Julie Amacher said, “As you listen to these waltzes and chorale preludes adapted for brass instruments, you'll hear this music in a completely new dimension, with new colors, timbres and musical inflections. … This ensemble spares no detail in their adaptations bringing a new sound, new life to these pieces, and new enjoyment for the listener.”
Brahms On Brass – Canadian Brass – Part 1/4
Brahms On Brass – Canadian Brass – Part 2/4
Brahms On Brass – Canadian Brass – Part 3/4
Brahms On Brass – Canadian Brass – Part 4/4
Opening Day recording artist Canadian Brass has signed with IMG Artists.
IMG Artists is the global leader in the arts management business, providing the highest standards to its customers and clients alike. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Hanover, Abu Dhabi, Lucca and Singapore, IMG Artists delivers an international suite of management capabilities, as well as consulting and advisory work for sovereign clients, arts institutions, concert halls, and culturally engaged corporations. As the Canadian Brass continue to reach more and more fans worldwide, IMG Artists will provide sterling direction and a time-tested presentation of the “world’s most famous brass group”, meeting the needs to compete in today’s challenging live-music concert industry.
IMG Artists represents not only the leading edge of classical performers, ensembles and conductors, but also dance theatre, jazz artists and world music. This flexibility allows IMG Artists to execute and oversee multiple areas of concert promotion and production – including development of programming strategies in tandem with their artists.
Congratulations to Canadian Brass. For more information, please visit www.imgartists.com
Canadian Brass on the charts with Stars & Stripes!
The Canadian Brasscelebrate the patriotic season with a return to the Billboard Charts this week.
Scoring an impressive #11, Stars & Stripes – Canadian Brass Salute America is chock full of patriotic songs, military anthems and stirring marches. Sixteen tracks in all, the CD features replica drums from the Colonial and Civil War eras, all toasting America and the American Spirit.
Congratulations Canadian Brass!
Stars & Stripes – Canadian Brass Salute America (ODR 7382) is available now.
H2 Walden Guitar Contest Rolls Out!
Join us in celebrating H2’s release of FLIGHTS, VOL. 1 with our “Win This Walden Guitar” Contest. We invite you to enter to win this professional model SupraNatura 1070CEQ series guitar.
An amazing instrument, Walden is the official guitar of Sean Harkness, one half of H2. With Sean’s guitar and Mike Herriott on flugelhorn, Flights is an inspired album of new music that will impress and make you feel great!
To enter to win, please go to www.openingday.com/content/contests/H2_Guitar_Promo/
Look for our ads on Jazztimes.com!
For more information on all Walden Guitars, please go to http://www.waldenguitars.com
Congratulation to Sean Harkness, he’s the featured artist on the Walden Guitar 2011 consumer & dealer catalog!
H2 Lifts Off with the New Release - Flights Vol.1
June 14th | H2Toronto – H2, the musical collaboration between multi-talented flugelhorn and trumpet player Mike Herriott and guitarist Sean Harkness, has released their much-anticipated first album Flights: Volume 1 on June 14th. For all jazz enthusiasts and music lovers, Flights features original works of straight ahead tunes brimming with melody, craft and style. H2 is rounded out by a backing combo of Mark Miller, trombone; Jim Vivian, bass and Kevin Coady, drums on half of the tracks.Featuring ten tracks in all, the tune Spring Break kicks things off and leaps into a quick-paced groove with both Mike and Sean offering impressive solos. Leap Year slows thing down a bit with a warm and inviting flugelhorn and trombone feature. Gambled is a bass-heavy riff, while the final track Hammock Time brings the album to a close with a relaxing and melodic reverie that creates an interplay between Mike and Sean that is memorable, making great music that is a must for all jazz fans! Available now, look for our ads in Jazztimes.com, BBC Magazine, The Boston Review as well as other exciting promotions.
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Opening Day Now Part Of The Naxos Music Library
June 1st | Opening Day
Naxos Music Library, a streaming audio music education resource that now features recordings from over 320 prestigious independent record labels and more than 750,000 tracks. Naxos Music Library is a powerful tool to stimulate and aid music education and research at University, College and Public Libraries around the world as well as with recently developed iPhone and Android applications.
Randall Foster, Business Development Manager for Naxos said "We are delighted to add Opening Day Recordings to the Naxos Music Library. With the addition of Opening Day, we will have a great wealth of fantastic Canadian classical and jazz recordings not to mention the spectacular Canadian Brass recordings which will be accessible to students and avid music lovers alike worldwide. This is very exciting and we are thrilled to offer further diversity in our already fantastic streaming music service." The daily addition of new releases, remote access, and the upcoming launch of Naxos Video Library allows the Naxos Music Library to set the industry standard in streaming classical music education.
Joseph S. Szurly, COO of Opening Day, added “Naxos Music Library is an invaluable resource and is the state-of-the-art online source for not only students but also collectors and music professionals. People everywhere can now experience our incredible artist roster and music. Our catalog will have now have a greater reach than ever before. Opening Day is very impressed with and proud to be part of this venture that truly uses the internet to its best advantage.”
The library can be accessed by visiting www.naxosmusiclibrary.com
Canadian Brass Inks Deal With Conn-Selmer And ArkivMusic
May 13 th | Canadian BrassConn-Selmer and ArkivMusic Partner with Canadian Brass
Elkhart, IN – Conn-Selmer, Inc. and ArkivMusic, subsidiaries of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc., announced today that they have entered into a partnership with the legendary brass quintet, Canadian Brass. The partnership will include collaboration on new recordings of the group’s repertoire of brass standards and original arrangements as well as educational outreach worldwide.
“We are thrilled to be working with such a talented group,” said Mike Kamphuis, Conn-Selmer’s Sr. Director of Marketing. “With our historic branded Bach and C.G. Conn instruments and continued outreach to music educators, we saw this partnership as the perfect fit. We look forward to working with Canadian Brass in product development and music educational efforts in North America and abroad.”
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