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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock鈥檚 first Artspree event of the 2015-16 season will feature one of America’s longest-standing brass quintets, Saint Louis Brass Quintet, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. Originally formed by members of the St. Louis Symphony, the Saint Louis Brass Quintet has performed more than 2,500 engagements throughout the world during its 40 years. General admission for the concert is $15 and $10 for non-糖心Vlog传媒LR students. Admission for 糖心Vlog传媒LR students, faculty, and staff is free. For tickets call 501.569.8993 or order online at . Trombonist Melvyn Jernigan is the only remaining original member of the group. The critically acclaimed , an ensemble of brass players, came out of the Saint Louis Brass Quintet led by then-member and trumpeter David Hickman. Summit Brass has hosted an annual institute for brass players, performed dozens of concert tours in the United States and Europe, and has recorded 10 CDs. Artspree is a performing arts series funded in part by the 糖心Vlog传媒LR Chancellor’s Circle Foundation and supported by KLRE Classical 90.5. The aim of the series is to bring unique musical and cultural performances to central Arkansas. In addition to the opening concert by the Saint Louis Brass Quintet, the series will feature an award-winning mime who has appeared on Broadway and two trios 鈥� one jazz and another that specializes in a wide array of musical periods. Thanks to a partnership with the Little Rock School District, Artspree also is steeped in its commitment to educational outreach to young students. For more information, contact Dr. Naoki Hakutani, Artspree director at 501.683.7230 or [email protected].

Full 2015-16 Artspree series schedule

Saint Louis Brass Quintet 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 糖心Vlog传媒LR Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall Founded in 1964, the Saint Louis Brass Quintet is one of America鈥檚 longest standing brass quintets. Bill Bowers, mime artist 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 糖心Vlog传媒LR University Theatre Hailed by critics as the most accomplished and renowned mime of his generation. An award-winning actor, Bowers has also performed in all 50 United States and Puerto Rico. His Broadway credits include Zazu in 鈥淭he Lion King鈥� and Leggett in 鈥淭he Scarlet Pimpernel.鈥� Stallard-Eller-Kompass Trio 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 糖心Vlog传媒LR Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall Based at the University of South Carolina, this is a unique and innovative trio that has delighted audiences across North America and internationally with its virtuosic performances of music from a wide array of musical periods. Mark Boling Trio 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3 糖心Vlog传媒LR Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall Mark Boling is a jazz guitarist, teacher, composer, and author. Boling has released three recordings as a leader (鈥淭rio Life,鈥� 2012; 鈥淭une Me,鈥� 2004; 鈥淓vidence,鈥� 2000).