Recording goes to Canadian Brass performing Arthur Frackenpohl’s adaptation of ”Goldberg Variations” (BMG/RCA). Category: Chamber Music – German Music Industry Award, 2002
”The Canadian Brass: A Christmas Experiment” was given the Silver Rose Award (best in its category) at the Golden Rose Festival in Montreux , Switzerland, 1998.
Hornsmoke – Congratulations to Peter Schickele!
The music commissioned by Canadian Brass
“A” Train written by Luther Henderson
”The Canadian Brass: Home Movies” was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Long Form Video in 1993.
“One Grammy Award winner, plus another nomination as Best Classical Crossover Album in 2000.
At the 42nd Grammy Canadian Brass takes great pride in two of the six Best Classical Crossover Album Grammy nominations this year.
First, of course, their own Take the “A” Train written by Duke Ellington’s own arranger, Luther Henderson.
Second, that of a CD created around the Canadian Brass signature showstopper Hornsmoke. Composer Peter Schickele is the featured performer in this and other works commissioned by the Canadian Brass in the 1970′s.
And the winner is: Hornsmoke ! – Congratulations, Peter!”
UMS Distinguished Artist Award
On May 8, 1999, The Canadian Brass received the 1999 UMS Distinguished Artist Award in Ann Arbor, MI.
The Canadian Brass were presented the Tri-M Music Award at the MENC National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, in April 1998.
The following is the presentation speech given by Donna Stark Fox, National Chair.
“It is an honor to stand before you today to introduce you to the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Tri-M, known as Modern Music Masters, is a society with more than 2,900 chartered chapters worldwide. It was founded to recognize the musical excellence and achievement of its members. These students (present at ceremony) represent New York and Pennsylvania. They are not only members, but true advocates for music education and they are proud to be delegates to this MENC National Convention. At this time they will share the honor of Tri-M Membership with these five gentlemen who have inspired with their musicianship, their leadership, and with their service to the musical profession, to music education and to children through their partnership with MENC. We welcome the Canadian Brass as honorary members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.”
An honorary doctorate was awarded to The Canadian Brass in 1993 by the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA.
The first honorary doctorate bestowed on the Canadian Brass was from Hartwick College in 1993. This SUNY school of music is Fred Mills’ undergraduate alma mater.
The members of the Canadian Brass received the degree Doctor of Letters from McMaster University in May 2000.
The Canadian Brass was presented with an award by the Governor General of Canada in 1991, and received their award in Ottawa, Canada.
Appointed official sommeliers in 1991 at the Narbonne Int’l brass quintet competition.
Hornsmoke – Congratulations to Peter Schickele!
The music commissioned by Canadian Brass
“A” Train written by Luther Henderson
”The Canadian Brass: Home Movies” was nominated for a Grammy Award as Best Long Form Video in 1993.
