Ian Murdock
372 Hubbard Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 322-3311
ian@murdockmc.com
www.murdockmc.com

Availability: July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008

The Brass Tacks Quintet will knock your socks off, elevate you to a higher plane, and get you groovin' in your seat. They offer a blend of music so diverse, you'll marvel at their versatility. The first piece may place you in 16th Century Venice. Next, you'll be taken to New Orleans in the 1920s. Then it's off to the Irish countryside, a smoky New York jazz club, a 1950s sock hop, a summer Saturday at the park gazebo, finally winding up in 18th Century Leipzig. You'll get more than you bargained for with this group.

The Brass Tacks consists of five rock-solid musicians: Matt Moore on tuba, Jim Nora on trombone, Lindsey Wood on horn, and on trumpets, Kelly Ricks and Ian Murdock. Besides performing, each musician is also a teacher of his/her instrument, ensuring a dynamic rapport with all outreach audiences.

The Brass Tacks Quintet performs regularly at weddings, ceremonies, and gatherings of all types. In addition, they bring their splash of sound to the Utah Arts Festival, the Brown Bag Concert Series, the Park City Jazz Festival, and a variety of other celebrations. The Brass Tacks will add panache, pizzazz, and pomp to your event. And who knows? You might just find yourself transported.

Outreach Options:

• The Brass Tacks Quintet presents a lively, interactive program for elementary age students, illustrating the function of brass instruments and playing in a number of styles.
• A master class/workshop for junior high and high school age brass players ending with a student performance and a short performance by the Brass Tacks.
• A short concert of a light nature for non-traditional spaces: senior centers, hospitals, prisons, etc.

Technical Requirements:

• Adaptable to indoor or outdoor venues.
• Five armless, straight-backed chairs.
• Acoustical shell, if available.