www.arielartists.com G [email protected]SPIRITS TO ENFORCE art to enchant “The Mirari Brass Quintet presented a virtuosic program that thrilled and inspired our audience. Equally at home performing everything from Renaissance transcriptions to Charles Mingus charts, the ensemble is quickly establishing itself as one of the premier groups of its kind.” –Dr. James Boldin, University of Louisi- ana-Monroe “The quintet’s performance was flawless, energetic, and captivating, as well as being educational and entertaining. The group demonstrated advanced knowledge and communication skills when working with the students, who were inspired to reach new levels in their own performances.” –Dr. Kathryn Aducci, San Jose State University short bio testimonials E ngaging and eclectic, the Mirari Brass Quintet brings a spirit of joyful collaboration and innova- tion to music spanning many centuries and genres. The commissioners of multiple new works for brass, the group performs a spectacular tight-rope act, balancing intensity with levity and refined virtuosity with pure fun. Now in its fifth season, Mirari has performed extensively across the United States, forging connections with audiences through lively and polished performances. The group has performed on concert series for the Fredericksburg Music Club (TX), the Manteca Kindred Arts Concert Association (CA), and Friends of Music at Emanuel (CT), as well as held concert residencies at numerous universities, including Cornell University, SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, and many more. Since 2009, Mirari Brass has added nearly two dozen works to the brass quintet repertoire, with group members also contributing a number of arrangements and original compositions. Their debut album, Spires (2012), offers as its centerpiece Mirari’s commissioned work from Rome Prize winner and Guggenheim Fellow Eric Nathan, adventurously contextualized by works from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as jazz standards re-imagined and transformed. The Mirari Brass Quintet showcases its passion for music education through master classes, clinics, and performances with students of all ages. All collegiate music professors, the quintet members relish extended time to interact with young musicians. Presenting clinics on topics such as Fearless Performance, Yoga for Musicians, and Creative Improvisation, the Mirari Brass Quintet examines all aspects of life as an artist and helps to foster the development of complete musicians. As a central tenet of the group, and by their name’s definition, all Mirari members share an admiration and respect for each other not only on stage and in music, but also in friendship. Mirari Brass is Alex Noppe and Matthew Vangjel (trumpets), Jessie Thoman (horn), Sarah Paradis (trombone), and Stephanie Frye (tuba). “These stellar musicians are the perfect combination of talent and insight. Their performances are full of contagious musical expression, and their master classes are clear and simple, yet have a dramatic effect on the way students play with one another.” –Cory Mixdorf, Georgia State University “It was like someone pressed shuffle on my iPod and found all my favorite music. The Mirari Brass Quintet performs a dynamic mix of genres that delights. Beautifully executed and lots of fun!” –Cynthia Johnston Turner, Director of Wind Ensembles, Cornell University PHOTO BY JASON ALDRIDGE MIRARI BRASS brass quintet ARTISTS Ariel
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The Mirari Brass Quintet has decades of collective educational
experience, and loves to work with students of all levels, whether
they specialize in brass or simply have a general interest in music
and performance. Mirari can work one-on-one, with small groups,
or with large audiences. In addition to the traditional master class
setting, in which specific pieces are used to bring focus to larger
performance concepts, Mirari can also speak as a group on some
topics on which they are expert. These topics can be geared
towards audiences of all ages and ability levels, and can be mixed
and matched to suit the needs of any event:
BRASS FUNDAMENTALS
CHAMBER MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS
MUSIC BUSINESS AND MARKETING
THE ART OF PERFORMING
SPECIALIZED LECTURE/DEMONSTRATIONS The Mirari Brass Quintet offers a variety of lecture/demonstrations on more specialized topics. These can be tailored as necessary to suit the needs of any given audience, and can be mixed and matched as well.
CREATIVE IMPROVISATION Alex (trumpet) will take your students through a variety of games and exercises that build creativity in style and musical expression. They will have opportunities to each be leaders, soloists, and ensemble members and learn how to communicate and collaborate with each other in an experience like none they have had before! This clinic is designed for musicians from middle school through college and can work with any group size (20-40 players is optimal). Students on any instrument or voice can participate and no prior experience in improvisation is necessary. This is not explicitly a jazz clinic—the art of improvisation crosses over all stylistic boundaries and will benefit all musicians. Band directors and music teachers will also receive Alex’s handy guide, Group Improvisation Games for the Music Classroom.
PHRASE AND FLOW Matt (trumpet) takes your students through the essential ele-ments of creating a beautiful sound. This class applies to all, but is especially pertinent for wind players, as the key for us is efficient and effective use of air. The students will be engaged in a number of exercises designed to maximize their lung capacity and to help develop a firm understanding of how air relates to creating a beau-tiful phrase on their respective instruments.
FEARLESS PERFORMANCE Jessie (horn) has been traveling all around the United Stated shar-
ing Jeff Nelsen’s Fearless Performance concepts through master classes and lectures. Have you ever performed something amaz-ingly in the practice room and then performed that same thing on stage less than optimally? Whether you are performing on stage, in the classroom, or in life, your ability to perform is es-sential to being excellent. Jessie will give you the tools to learn how to be Fearlessly optimal at every opportunity!
INSTRUMENTAL YOGA Sarah (trombone) focuses on body alignment for success. Pos-ture, alignment, and overall fitness play an important part in a student’s musical development. Sometimes we hinder ourselves physically without even knowing it! In this master class, Sarah works with students to show them how proper alignment and basic fitness principles can help them produce beautiful mu-sic. Together, we will learn some simple stretches and postural cues that can get students on the right track. Over time, these easy stretches can prevent injury and encourage a tension-free playing style. The class includes a discussion of cardiovascular fitness and how it can benefit us as musicians.
THE ENTERPRISING ARTIST Stephanie (tuba) believes that all successful artists are also entrepreneurs, and students, whether they realize it or not, have already started down an entrepreneurial path. We will discuss what it takes to “Make It” in music, creating great promotional materials, building a positive reputation, and connecting with audiences. Students will be given resources on how to construct a resume/CV and write a cover letter. Finally, we will take a look at the many forms a career in music can take! This class is designed for musicians from high school through graduate school, but can be applied to any student aspiring towards a career in the arts.
FORM AND FUNCTION: MUSIC OF AND FOR THE PEOPLE This demonstration class is an opportunity to share and explore how people have used and continue to use music as a part of their everyday lives. This class will demonstrate through per-formance the many different uses and types of music from all time periods and geographical locations, as well as sharing the inherent humanistic, unifying qualities of organized sound. As well as performance, short explanations and opportunities for audience participation allow the listener to experience sound, motion, and a myriad of cultures through a variety of musical styles, genres, and function. Information can be geared towards any age and ability demographic as the program is not only designed for music education, but also as a tool for connection across all peoples, as music is an essential part of many cultures.