The Erklingen Brass Quartet
A Pirate’s Booty of Brass
Kyle Lane and Jim Lake, Trumpets; Amber Chisholm Lane, French Horn; Michael Canipe, Bass Trombone; and introducing Hope Harris as Baker Bobbie
The
November 3rd and 4th concerts weave great music from Gabrieli to Joplin
and an original composition by the group’s leader, Kyle Lane, with
favorite pirate lingo and antics. The program opens with Baker Bobbie
donning an eye patch, sword, and sash, in addition to her usual chef’s
attire. The baker’s introduction of the ensemble and
the rumor that they are arriving by pirate ship is interrupted by
strains of Handel’s Hornpipe from his Water Music Suite,
played by the quartet, processing. A spyglass allows Baker Bobbie a
closer look at the instruments comprising the brass family, which are
then demonstrated to the audience. Young listeners will have ample
opportunities to try their own swagger as they dance to pieces such as Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
by Henry Creamer. Slower selections conjure up images of gentle rocking
on board ship. As always, concert-goers will enjoy two treats at the
end of the performance: the chance to sample the instruments, and a
fresh – baked chocolate chip cookie.