Canadian Brass: Wonderful Time of the Year

The Kings of Brass return to Saratoga to make the holiday season merry and bright! 

Following their sold-out holiday show in 2022, Canadian Brass returns for another lighthearted and humorous performance of seasonal standards! Known as the world’s most famous brass group, this quintet never fails to delight with their winning combination of fabulous sound, engaging wit, popular programming, and top-notch showmanship. Wonderful Time of Year includes original arrangements and signature takes on beloved holiday classics, such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” ”Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Christmastime is Here.”

The spirit and sparkle of Canadian Brass has earned them a loyal legion of fans worldwide. “Nothing proclaims celebration and festivity like the sound of brass instruments. And if those instruments are played by Canadian Brass, there is even greater cause for celebration” (Toronto Star). 

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, October 16 at 10AM. ​

​SPAC Member presale takes place October 9 through 15, tiered by membership level: ​

• President’s Circle, Premiere Patron, & Corporate Visionary: Friday, October 9 at 10AM​
• Golden Patron, Corporate Innovator, & Corporate Pioneer: Tuesday, October 13 at 10AM​
• Patron, Corporate Leader, & Corporate Mentor: Wednesday, October 14 at 10AM​
• Bravo & Encore: Thursday, October 15 at 10AM​
• Applause & Ovation: Friday, October 15 at 10AM​

​Not a member? Join today for presale access!

Performers

Joe Burgstaller, trumpet
Mikio Sasaki, trumpet
Jeff Nelsen, horn 
Keith Dyrda, trombone  
Chuck Daellenbach, tuba 

With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of the world’s most famous brass group. 

Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. What set Canadian Brass apart from all other performing artists in 1970 was the relentless search for repertoire that was both loved by its performers and embraced by a growing brass audience. Each of their concerts exhibit a full range of musical styles, from trademark Baroque and Dixieland tunes, to Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Joplin, Gershwin and Ellington to ballet, opera and new compositions and arrangements created especially for them. 

With a discography of over 135 albums, Canadian Brass has been an important pioneer in bringing brass music to mass audiences everywhere. They have received a combined total of 24 GRAMMY and Juno nominations and won the German Echo Award for Goldberg Variations. Their most recent album, Canadiana, features unique arrangements of many Canadian superstars including Joni Mitchell and Drake. Touring legends with an enthusiastic fan base, Canadian Brass play to packed houses worldwide and were the first brass ensemble from the West to perform in the People’s Republic of China as well as the first brass group to take the main stage at Carnegie Hall. 

Canadian Brass has made appearances on The Tonight Show, Today, Entertainment Tonight, Evening at Pops with John Williams and the Boston Pops, Beverly Sills’ Music Around the World, numerous PBS specials, including a celebrated appearance on Sesame Street, and are frequent guests of many major symphony orchestras. 

Education continues to be at the forefront of Canadian Brass’ yearly activities. There are over one million Canadian Brass quintet repertoire books in the hands of students in every country with a strong brass tradition.