River City Brass

In 1981, something special happened... ...A musical renaissance took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Under the baton of conductor Robert Bernat, the River City Brass took to the Carnegie Music Hall stage for its inaugural concert on November 21st. It was an evening of musical excellence and determination determination to bring about the revival of the grassroots tradition of the American brass band. The mission of Pittsburghs own River City Brass (RCB) 28 member band founded in 1981 is to entertain, educate, and engage citizens locally, nationally, and internationally in the American musical culture. Locally, RCBs annual tradition is to present 51 regional concerts over seven months to citizens at seven regional venues, and to maintain an acclaimed youth band and Saturday Music Program. Nationally, RCB has routinely conducted concerts at venues including Pennsylvanias Musikfest, New Yorks Chautauqua Institution, Michigans Interlochen Center for the Arts, Indianas Conner Prairie...