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Established in 2006, Wild Prairie Brass Choir is based in the Twin Cities. This 14-piece brass choir celebrates music of all styles by composers and arrangers, past and present. Each Thursday evening, Wild Prairie members come to rehearsal, ready to shed the stress of hectic lifestyles. Our sounds blend together resulting in a sense of serenity, peace of mind and deep friendship.

The repertoire features a wide variety of brass standards as well as a original arrangements created by our friends Dr. John Zdechlik, Ehrich Koch, Kelby Stine and Mark Chelgren.

Wild Prairie Brass Choir members:
Trumpet: Mark Chelgren, Kay Hawley, Jim Richter, Greg Wyman
Horn: Mary Brindle, Amanda Buell, Kelby Stine, Lynn Stoerzinger, Erin Vork
Trombone: Ralph Brindle, Andrew Pole, Lauren Vork
Euphonium: Mike Haynes
Tuba: John Rotenberry
Conductors: Mark Chelgren, Kelby Stine, Erin Vork
Special Friend and Advisor: Dr. John Zdechlik
Composers in Residence: Kelby Stine, Mark Chelgren

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Chorales and Dances	Wild Prairie Brass Choir plays in the fluid style of choral performers. Original compositions of Whitacre, Rutter, Zdechlik and more. Includes a little Tico Tico to get you moving!	Concert performance.
Concert in Z	Original compositions and arrangements by John "Dr. Z" Zdechlik, Eric EwaZen, and John WilliamZ.	Package includes Clinic with students. Concert performance.
Common and Uncommon Fanfares	The brass choir ensemble has been a favorite since the 15th century when Gabrieli's music was heard for the first time in St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. Enjoy the many fanfares and canzoni by Gabrieli as well as more modern-day composers including Copland, Ewazen, Zdechlik, Nelhybel.	Concert performance.
Marches and More	Did you know that Beethoven wrote a march for brass choir? Did you know that John Williams arranged Quidditch for brass choir? We didn't either, but you'll discover that and much more.	Concert performance.
Tomtarnas Julnatt	Scandinavians celebrate the work of gnomes who, like Santa's elves, prepare the table for holiday cheer. This concert includes traditional carols and sing along.	Concert performance.

Friday, December 2, 2011	Shepherd of the Grove Lutheran Church 11875 W Eagle Lake Drive Maple Grove MN 55369	8:00 p.m.	Holiday tunes with sing along
Saturday, December 3, 2011	Lyndale Lutheran Church 8012 County Road 6 Maple Plain MN 55359	3:00 p.m.	Annual Scandinavian Celebration