Bay Colony Brass

The warmth of brass,
in concert.

For 25 years, Bay Colony Brass has brought together accomplished musicians to perform classic and contemporary brass repertoire in churches across New England.

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Symphonic Sketches

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ

Fanfares from Sinfonietta – Leos Janacek, arr. Sauer Scherzo, from Symphony No. 4 – Anton Bruckner, arr. Johns Trauermarsch, from Symphony No. 5 – Gustav Mahler, arr. Allen Symphony in Brass – Eric Ewazen General Admission - $20 Card to Culture & Students - Free
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Concerts

Year-round programs

Classical staples, jazz standards, new works, and film scores — multiple full programs each season.

Youth

Sharing the stage

Each year we invite young brass players to join the ensemble on stage for selected pieces at one of our concerts.

Community

25 years in the Bay Colony

A quarter century of bringing live brass to church sanctuaries across the region.

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Nov 8, 2026

Symphonic Sketches

Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ

Fanfares from Sinfonietta – Leos Janacek, arr. Sauer Scherzo, from Symphony No. 4 – Anton Bruckner, arr. Johns Trauermarsch, from Symphony No. 5 – Gustav Mahler, arr. Allen Symphony in Brass – Eric Ewazen General Admission - $20 Card to Culture & Students - Free

Dec 6, 2026

Holiday Cheer

Second Church in Newton United Church of Christ

Dec 13, 2026

Holiday Cheer

St. Charles Catholic Church

The ensemble

Meet the musicians

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Youth Program

Inviting young brass players to the stage

Once a year, we welcome youth brass musicians to join the ensemble in concert, sitting in with the band on a handful of pieces alongside our veteran players.

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With support from

Mass Cultural CouncilNewton Cultural Council