Pro Musica is celebrating its 45th season with an amazing line-up for thisseason’s concerts. Beginning Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., Seraph Brass will perform in the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex, 212 W. Seventh St., Joplin. This all-female brass quintet received the American Prize in Chamber Music and has been praised for their beautiful sound and staggeringly high caliber of performance.
Seraph Brass performs a diverse body of repertoire, ranging from original transcriptions to newly commissioned works and core classics. Members of Seraph Brass have performed with such esteemed ensembles as the London Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Artosphere
Festival Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, The Phoenix Symphony, Marlboro Music Festival, Lucerne Music Festival in Switzerland, Britt Festival Orchestra, Richmond Symphony, Chameleon Arts Ensemble and the Daejeon Philharmonic.
Many members of Seraph Brass performed with Adele on her North American tour.
2024-2025 Season
Seraph Brass – Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
7 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex,
212 W. Seventh St., Joplin
Catalyst Quartet – Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
7 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex,
212 W. Seventh St., Joplin
Nexus Chamber Music – Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
7 p.m., First Community Church, 2007 E. 15th St., Joplin
Isidore Quartet – Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025
7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 509 Pearl Ave., Joplin
Fauré Quartet – Friday, March 21, 2025
7 p.m., Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex,
212 W. Seventh St., Joplin
About Pro Musica Joplin:
For more than 40 years, the cornerstone of Pro Musica’s work has been
providing the highest caliber chamber musicians, free of charge. It is
unique in the classical music scene as it is one of very few presenters
in the United States of nationally and internationally touring musicians
outside of a major (2 million-plus) metro region. The organization serves
as a point of pride for the Joplin community, which has sustained this
organization despite many changes to the performing arts sector and the
regional economy.
Additionally, Pro Musica has always been committed to continually ensuring
its visiting artists engage in service with students in Joplin area public
schools and other learning environments.
Pro Musica relies on investment from local and national businesses, as
well as corporate sponsors. Additionally, Pro Musica receives philanthropic
support from family foundations, trust and public funding. Governed
by a board of directors, Pro Musica has three part-time employees to coordinate
all efforts for these concerts. Led by Executive Director Lee Elliff
Pound, the artists are selected and booked by former Executive Director
Emlyn Johnson, who is now the artistic director. Emily Rose serves as
administrative assistant. This team, along with the board, ensures worldclass
classical music is offered, free-of-charge, to citizens of Joplin and its
surrounding communities.
Additional information on how you can help with a tax-deductible donation
or to obtain more information on the concert season,
visit: www.promusicajoplin.org or call 417.625.1822.