Viewers get front row seats to The Bobcat Brass Trio when the newest episode of 11th & Grant airs on Montana PBS on Thursday, November 10 at 7pm MDT.
Sarah Stoneback, trumpet, Mike Nelson, horn, and Jeannie Little, trombone, are the trumpet, horn and trombone professors in the Montana State University School of Music. They are also three of the principal brass musicians in the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra. This chamber ensemble presents a wide range of repertoire, from new music to the classics, works written specially for the unique trio instrumentation, as well as works adapted from other settings.
“Want to make your day more wonderful? The uplifting, energized, and joyful energy of the three MSU School of Music musicians and professors who perform professionally as The Bobcat Brass is clearly evident in their interviews and their music,” 11th & Grant host and artistic director, Eric Funk said.
These consummate musicians bring to brass trio music a fantastic and innovative perspective in performance. But, equally important to the Bobcat Brass Trio are their outreach educational performances, where they emphasize music as a lifestyle. Catch a performance by this group, and you will hear exquisite and exciting works from Poulenc to Plog. With each presentation, the trio will entertain, educate and inspire.
11th & Grant with Eric Funk is the premiere outlet for music performance in Montana, seeking out the state’s most acclaimed, accomplished, and pioneering talent. The Emmy winning performance series also devotes significant time to each artist’s personal story, insights into their music and their approach to life, ultimately providing a deeper experience than a seat at a concert.
To view series details, visit watch.montanapbs.org/show/11th-and-grant. Viewers can watch live on November 10 at 7pm on montanapbs.org/live, from the Montana PBS Facebook page or the Montana PBS YouTube channel. •
