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As a child growing up in rural Canada, trombonist Hillary Simms did not realize that women were scarce among players of brass instruments — the t

Hillary Simms, the first woman to join the American Brass Quintet, will also be the first to join the trombone faculty at Juilliard this fall. Hillary Simms…

With her appointment, Hillary Simms also becomes a member of the American Brass Quintet, an ensemble in residence at Juilliard since 1987.

On Sunday afternoon, May 21st at 3:00pm, the all-volunteer organization will host the American Brass Quartet at the 350-seat Veronica Hagman Hall at the Visual and Performing Arts Center (VPAC) on the Western Connecticut State University campus.

Seraph Brass, an ensemble of America’s top female brass players, closes out the ninth season for Chamber Music on the Fox with a concert entitled, “Colors of Brass” on Sunday, April 30, and Monday, May 1. The April 30 concert will be held at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. The Ashbury, 1 Douglas Avenue in Elgin is the location for the May 1 concert. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adult in-person and virtual viewing, $15 for in-person ...

When they met at Yale, they were just two music students from opposite sides of the world. Now, more than a billion people in China know that Hillary Simms from Torbay is engaged to Ricky Nan, singer, actor and Chinese viral celebrity.

Meet the young musicians burning up Canada's classical scene.

Music and Spring are in the air, combining to make the Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society a popular ticket.

Oh hell ya: musicians react to Pixar Studios Soul The animated feature about a jazz musician is striking a chord for its accurate portrayal of performance and the artistic imperative. Social Sharing The movie about a middle-school band teacher is striking a chord for its portrayal of musical performance Posted: Jan 14, 2021 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: January 14 In Pixar Studios Soul, Joe Gardner is a middle-school band teacher who gets the opportunity to play the gig of a lifetime.(Pixar Animat...