Performances for a general audience

 
Buzz offers a musical repertoire encompassing many styles and periods. The ensemble’s arrangements for brass quintet give every work presented an original cachet.
 
Buzz is not set in its ways. It can add new musicians, additional instruments and perform with other ensembles, depending on the shows. This is how organ and brass intertwine in Gustav Holst’s Planets and how a choir breathes magic into the Christmas Concert.
 

Concerts

 
1 // The Planets – brass and organ

Buzz and organist Mélanie Barney unite to offer a personalized version of The Planets. This true icon of the symphonic repertoire that made English composer Gustav Holst famous, depicts the astrological personality of each planet in the solar system, except for the Earth:

• Mars, the Bringer of War
• Venus, the Bringer of Peace
• Mercury, the Winged Messenger
• Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
• Saturn, the Bringer of Old Age
• Uranus, the Magician
• Neptune, the Mystic

Let the sound of the organ and the brass take you away on a majestic interplanetary voyage!
 
 
 
2 // Concert “à la carte” – brass quintet
 
Buzz’s extensive repertoire includes an engaging blend of musical styles from the Renaissance (1453–1600) to the present. Whether you prefer works by Giovanni Gabrieli, Johann Sebastian Bach or Duke Ellington, we can arrange a concert program that meets your needs and expectations.
 
 
3 // A Sparkling Christmas – brass and choir
 
At the heart of many musical projects available at Christmas, Buzz’s concert stands out. This festive yet moving mix of voice and brass embodies the magic of the season. In this wide sample of traditional Christmas carols and inspired works, a place of honour is given to Quebec folklore, a sign of its importance to Buzz. Mystery and enchantment are the gifts that Buzz brings to its audience.