Five tremendous brass musicians - each a virtuoso in his own right - form the legendary Canadian Brass. Friends Chuck Daellenbach and Gene Watts first came together in 1970 to form a brass quintet - a chamber music setting not entirely new, but never before having garnered the success and storied career Canadian Brass would achieve over the next 40... read full bio

Carol Wincenc is among the leading American flutists of her generation and is active as a soloist, chamber player, and professor of flute performance. Her choice of repertory is broad, encompassing standards by J.S. Bach, Mozart, and Nielsen, as well as contemporary works, especially by American composers. In the latter realm, she is known for giving many important premieres of... read full bio

Grammy Award winning composer/ musician Chip Davis is one of the most successful innovators and entrepreneurs in music today. More than 25 years ago, he transformed popular instrumental music by introducing what has become known as the New Age music genre. By mixing pop music with classical and rock styles, he has given new life to... read full bio

With a powerful voice and dynamic live performance, Chris Mann has emerged on the scene as an artist to watch. His blend of classically trained tenor and contemporary pop vocals is a sound that is rare in the world of music today. Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, Chris began playing the piano and performing at a young age. He immersed... read full bio

Christopher Parkening is an accomplished classical guitarist. He has amassed a great discography on Angel/EMI Classics. Parkening has been nominated twice for a Grammy Award. A notable recording is Parkening Plays Vivaldi featuring a selection of Baroque concertos, as well as the world premiere recording of Peter Warlock's Capriol Suite with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.... read full bio