Sunday, October 12, 2025 – 3:00 pm

“…a flair and energy that is rare in concert music today…” – Dr. Albert Glinsky, Director of the Roche Visiting Artist Series at Mercyhurst University

• Former Ensemble in Residence at Carnegie Mellon University
• Led a Master Class for the Brass Chamber Music Seminar at The Julliard School

Passionately committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of musicians, C Street Brass’s mission is to connect lovers of the arts from all walks of life around a highly energetic and engaging concert experience. Equally as comfortable with Baroque as they are Broadway, this brass ensemble features five of the most talented, classically trained musicians in the industry. Their concerts encompass a wide variety of genres, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Astor Piazzolla and Billy Joel to George Gershwin, and ensure that every audience member’s musical palate is satisfied.

Friday, January 23, 2026 – 7:00 pm

Frisson features the best and brightest stars of classical music and, in just a few seasons, has emerged as one of the most popular chamber music groups in America. Frisson Ensemble brings a family friendly program featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf to our stage. Look for a local celebrity as narrator to this well-known tale.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 7:00 pm

“Of all the [community] concerts we have ever seen, this one ranked among the best.” – Audience Review, Marshalltown, IA

•  A member of the jazz band The Side Street Strutters
• Holds a full-time position with the Entertainment Division of the Walt Disney Company in Los Angeles, CA

Rob Verdi is an in-demand saxophone virtuoso who has been touring and performing for decades, and is celebrating his 40th year of entertaining guests in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. Building on the success of his hit touring show “Saxophobia,” “SAXSATIONAL!” offers audiences a glimpse at some of the most unusual saxophones ever manufactured. An invitation extended to your local school or community bands offers an opportunity for local musicians to join Rob onstage during his live concert. Rob’s repertoire includes, but is not limited to, “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” and many more!

Sunday, April 26, 2026 – 3:00 pm

The pianist Claire Huangci continuously captivates audiences with her “radiant virtuosity, artistic sensitivity, and keen interactive sense” (Salzburger Nachrichten). With an irrepressible curiosity, she proves her versatility with a wide range of repertoire. Her program includes works by Beethoven, Mozart, Price, and Gershwin.