January 20, 1999

AIR FORCE BAND'S STELLAR BRASS TO PERFORM IN KU RECITAL

LAWRENCE -- Stellar Brass, the brass ensemble of the United States Air Force Band of the Rockies, will perform a recital at the University of Kansas at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Swarthout Recital Hall in Murphy Hall. Following the recital, members of Stellar Brass will conduct a clinic for KU brass students at 6:30 p.m. in Room 102 Murphy Hall.

Stellar Brass enjoys a reputation as one of the finest brass ensembles in the country and entertains with a repertoire ranging from baroque to ragtime, classical to jazz. In addition to performing for standing room only audiences throughout this country and Poland, the ensemble has played in Carnegie Hall and was featured at the 1993 International Trumpet Guild convention.

The six-member group is directed by Master Sgt. John Gohl, Moorhead, Minn., who also plays trombone. Other members of Stellar Brass are Master Sgt. Steve Kindermann, Dallas, and Tech. Sgt. Tim Allums, Beaumont, Texas, trumpets; Master Sgt. Gary Poffenbarger, Arkadelphia, Ark., tuba; Tech. Sgt. Gary Stephens, Denver, horn; and Tech. Sgt. Steve Przyzycki, Chicago, percussion.

The performance is free and open to the public.

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