For those living in or visiting Southern California this weekend, join us

Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 8 p.m.
Meng Concert Hall, on the campus of Cal State University, Fullerton

Their brilliant sound and musical splendor can be heard on the motion
picture soundtracks, “Glory,” “Gettysburg,” and
Disney’s “Hidalgo.”

AMERICUS BRASS BAND

You’ve heard them in the movies & on television - now hear them LIVE
at Cal State Fullerton!

Performing on authentic period instruments Americus Brass Band’s
program includes “The Bonnie Blue Flag” and “Johnny Comes Marching
Home Again” from the Civil War, plus rip-roaring tunes made popular in
the Old West’s Buffalo Bill Show.

To purchase tickets:
http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2375&schedule=list

To listen to musical samples of Americus Brass Band:
http://www.americusbrassband.org/sounds.htm

To view the Fullerton Arts calendar for all upcoming events:
http://www.fullerton.edu/arts/events/index.htm

Americus Brass Band pays homage to music from the Civil War, Old West
and Sousa eras, a time when brass bands were an important part of
musical America. These songs take us back to a time when music soothed
the weary spirit, enlivened the soul and celebrated a soldier’s
heroism in battle. Many of the songs from these eras have become
popular tunes, including, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Dixie and
Oh, Suzanna.” Founded in 1976 by music students at Cal State Long
Beach, who were initially attracted to Civil War reenactment, sought
authenticity in dress and instrumentation to create a concert
experience unlike any other.
Because of Americus' professional musicianship and continuing
commitment to historical authenticity, the band travels the length and
breadth of the United States performing shows, period balls,
reenactments and living history events.
In addition to touring, the group has appeared in ABC television
mini-series “The North and South; and performed for movie soundtracks,
including the 1990 Tri-star Pictures Oscar winning movie “Glory” and
more recently Disney’s “Hidalgo.”