2025 South Hadley Cultural Council Grant Recipient.
The Brass in Bloom Festival kicks off at 10am with a keynote presentation by acclaimed trumpet player and composer, Phil Snedecor from the Hartt School of Music, and continues with presentations by the UMass Graduate Brass Quintet, Bombyx Brass Collective, Hartt Trumpet Ensemble, Amherst College french horn instructor Jean Jeffries, Jeff Connor of the Boston Brass Quintet, trombonist Dr. Taylor Hughey, UMass Faculty Trio featuring trombonist Greg Spirodopolous, and more. The day concludes with a headline performance from 4:30 - 6:00 PM by The Jazz Bones and Friends.
Featured sponsor, Gerry’s Music Shop, will host Brass-a-Palooza, their largest single-day sales event of the year, where brass musicians and students will have the opportunity to demo more than 100 brass instruments, from intermediate to professional grade.
Chef O’Brian Tomalin, formerly of Sierra Grille and Building 8 Brewing, will join the event, offering a grilled sandwich pop-up for Brass in Bloom attendees as well as the community at large. Join us for lunch or dinner. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options will be available.
