The group has sold well over 2 million albums worldwide, with 1.2 million sold in the Nielsen Soundscan era alone (since 1991). With a discography of over 130 albums and an extensive worldwide touring schedule, Canadian Brass is an important pioneer in bringing brass music to mass audiences everywhere. The hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is entertainment, spontaneity, virtuosity, and-most of all-funвЂ¦ but never at the expense of the music: Whatever the style, the music is central and performed with utmost dedication, skill, and excellence.

Each of their concerts celebrates a wide range of music that includes new compositions and arrangements created especially for the ensemble. Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and a strong rapport with audiences. Here was not only an opportunity to explore the possibilities of an all-brass chamber group but a challenge to bring the sound and the excitement of brass music to new audiences. Three empty chairs were quickly filled and together, the groupвЂ™s imagination and consummate musicianship elevated the art of the brass quintet to what it is today. Initially, Watts took on the role of developing new repertoire while Daellenbach was the moving force in marketing, publishing, and managing the business. With an international reputation as one of the todayвЂ™s most popular brass ensembles, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of вЂњthe worldвЂ™s most famous brass group.вЂќДЇriends Chuck Daellenbach and Gene Watts first came together in 1970 to form a brass quintet-a chamber music setting not entirely new, but never before having garnered the success and fame the group would achieve over the next 40 years.

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