Category Archives: church

Easter with the SCBQ

Posted on April 8, 2024 by matt

Easter is a big time for brass players. Every church wants a group to add to their worship service, and each of our members probably had to turn down a couple of churches this year. It’s nice to see things … Continue reading →

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St. Andrew’s Basilica Performance

Posted on December 26, 2023 by matt

For the second year in a row, the Star City Brass was asked back to perform again at St. Andrew’s Catholic church in Roanoke. Recently St. Andrews has been upgraded by the Catholic church to a Basilica. I’m not entirely … Continue reading →

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Church Music

Posted on August 9, 2023 by matt

Brass quintets love church music. The music is brilliant and majestic, and creates an atmosphere of awe and reverence. Music as a special event commands the attention and lifts spirits. Sacred music can range from the Renaissance to traditional and … Continue reading →

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St. Andrews

Posted on December 31, 2022 by matt

Our most recent event was Christmas Eve at St. Andrews Catholic church in downtown Roanoke. St. Andrews is the unmistakable church on the hill in Roanoke that you see as you travel down I581. It was a privilege for us … Continue reading →

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