Brass Roots 2: The Early 20th Century Brass Band

Join Mill Creek Colliery Band for their presentation of Brass Roots 2: The Early 20^th Century Brass Band on Saturday, May 9^th at All Saints’ Anglican Church,10035 103 St NW. The afternoon, family friendly performance begins at 2:30pm and the evening, full program begins at 7:30pm.

Join the Mill Creek Colliery Band for the next chapter of Brass Roots, our concert series exploring the history and evolution of the brass band. On Saturday, May 9, we continue the journey with music from the early twentieth century, a period when brass band music began to emerge as an art form in its own right.

This program highlights two landmark works written specifically for brass band competition: Labour and Love by Percy Fletcher and Moorside Suite by Gustav Holst. These pioneering compositions helped establish a new repertoire that moved beyond arrangements and into original works crafted for the unique sound and power of the brass band.

Alongside these classics, the program explores music from the Salvation Army band tradition of the same era, reflecting the social and temperance movements closely tied to early brass band culture. The concert will also feature beloved British repertoire such as Sea Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams and the iconic hymn Jerusalem.

Experience the bold, stirring sounds of a musical tradition coming into its own. With both afternoon and evening performances, this concert continues the story of brass band music and the communities that shaped it.

Afternoon Concert (Family-Friendly) — Pay What You Can admission

May 9^th @ 2:30 – 3:00pm

30 minutes · No intermission

Doors: 2:00pm | Concert: 2:30pm

Refreshments to follow

Pay-What-You-Can Admission available at selected increments online or at the door!

GST and $0.25 fee per ticket will be added to your purchase at checkout.

Evening Concert (Full Program)

7:30 – 10:00pm

Full-length program · Includes intermission

Doors: 7:00 PM | Concert: 7:30pm

Pricing:

Adults: $25

Seniors/​Students: $20

Under 18: FREE

GST and $0.25 fee per ticket will be added to your purchase at checkout.