About us<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div>Our Goals | History | Ensemble<\/span><\/h4><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>eurobrass <\/span><\/em>e.V<\/span>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>Our Goals<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div>Through our music, our interaction with each other and with host families, and through the spoken word, eurobrass<\/em> seeks to achieve the following five goals:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>#1 Worship<\/strong>
\nTogether with other Christians we enter into the presence of God and magnify his name.<\/p>\n#2 Evangelism<\/strong>
\nWe identify ourselves as believers in Jesus Christ and seek opportunities to share that faith.<\/p>\n#3 Encouragement of believers<\/strong>
\nWe help carry the burden of believers where we serve and desire to see them renewed and refreshed. Our concerts and workshops also provide new motivation for local church brass choirs.<\/p>\n#4 Personal, spiritual and musical growth of eurobrass<\/em> members<\/strong>
\nIn addition to the musical challenge, we also commit ourselves to the mutual nurturing and encouragement of our fellow team members.<\/p>\n#5 Support of like-minded organizations in Germany<\/strong>
\nThrough cooperative efforts and, when possible, financial assistance we support the work of other organizations in Germany with which we share a common bond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Founding and History<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The first 30 years<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Yesterday…<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>The history of eurobrass<\/i> dates back to 1972, when musician Julian Bandy left his home in the United States for Germany. Julian served as a teacher at the German Bible Institute<\/span><\/a> in Seeheim-Jugenheim, where he established a music department to complement the Institute\u2019s programs in church work and missions. In 1978 Julian and a few brass-playing friends came together to form the first eurobrass<\/i> ensemble.<\/span><\/p>\nWithin a few years, the ensemble expanded beyond Julian\u2019s circle of friends to include college students willing to devote their summers to the eight-week tour. In addition to concerts, Julian and the ensemble offered a brass seminar each summer for German musicians. The instrumentation of early ensembles differed \u2013 varying numbers of brass players, sometimes including organ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>New leadership<\/strong>
\nIn 1993 eurobrass<\/i> faced the unexpected death of its founder and leader, Julian Bandy. Two members of the ensemble took on leadership roles to continue the ministry of eurobrass<\/i>: Angie Hunter and Chris Woods. Angie Hunter studied euphonium in the USA and trombone in Germany; until 2008 she served on the music staff of the German Bible Institute. Chris Woods lives in the USA, where he is an emeritus music faculty member at Greenville University, Illinois. <\/span><\/p>\nNew tour structure<\/strong>
\nIn 1999 eurobrass<\/i> standardized its tour structure and instrumentation. The ensemble now consists of twelve musicians who participate in an annual three-week tour. The performers include both professional musicians and advanced college music majors from the USA and Germany. The current instrumentation\u2014four trumpets, three horns, three trombones, one euphonium, and tuba \u2013 allows for great flexibility. eurobrass<\/i> performs music from different genres and eras, offering a wide range of musical colors. The concert program changes yearly with our expanding repertoire.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"eurobrass-Gr\u00fcnder](\"https:\/\/eurobrass.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/eurobrass-geschichte-gruender.jpg\" "\\"eurobrass")
<\/span><\/div><\/div>The 1987 eurobrass\u00a0<\/em>Ensemble. From left to right: Julian Bandy, Ted Griswold, Angie Hunter, David Love, Steffen Happel, John Barcanic, Matthias M\u00fcller<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Carrying on a rich inheritance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>…and today<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Founding of the eurobrass<\/em> nonprofit<\/strong>
\nFor over thirty years eurobrass<\/em> remained a ministry arm of the German Bible Institute. As both eurobrass and GBI continued to grow and change, it became apparent that a new organizational structure was needed to carry the ministry of eurobrass forward. To that end, the nonprofit organization \u201eeurobrass<\/em> \u2013 music that goes beyond\u201c was formed in March 2009, with Angie Hunter as its chairperson.<\/p>\nThe eurobrass<\/em> ensemble is the flagship of the nonprofit. In addition to the annual concert tour, the nonprofit offers leadership for brass choir rehearsals and workshops, creative worship services, and instrumental performances in church services and concerts. Through these and other related activities, eurobrass<\/em> works year-round to support German brass players seeking to serve God and their local churches through music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Growth of the leadership team<\/strong>
\nIn 2018 the eurobrass<\/i> leadership team doubled in size as ensemble members Kathryn Cheney and Ben Roundtree began the transition into leadership roles. Kathryn Cheney studied trumpet and worked as a church musician and music teacher in the United States before moving to Germany to join forces with eurobrass<\/i> full-time. Tubist\/bass trombonist, composer, and church musician Ben Roundtree and his family also live in Germany. In addition to his work with eurobrass<\/i>, Ben and his wife Erin perform on handbells as the BellTree Duo<\/a>. Angie, Chris, Ben, and Kathryn work together in praying, planning, and leading the ensemble. Chris and Ben also write most of the group\u2019s arrangements<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Our Goals | History | Ensemble<\/span><\/h4><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>eurobrass <\/span><\/em>e.V<\/span>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>Our Goals<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div>Through our music, our interaction with each other and with host families, and through the spoken word, eurobrass<\/em> seeks to achieve the following five goals:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>#1 Worship<\/strong>
\nTogether with other Christians we enter into the presence of God and magnify his name.<\/p>\n#2 Evangelism<\/strong>
\nWe identify ourselves as believers in Jesus Christ and seek opportunities to share that faith.<\/p>\n#3 Encouragement of believers<\/strong>
\nWe help carry the burden of believers where we serve and desire to see them renewed and refreshed. Our concerts and workshops also provide new motivation for local church brass choirs.<\/p>\n#4 Personal, spiritual and musical growth of eurobrass<\/em> members<\/strong>
\nIn addition to the musical challenge, we also commit ourselves to the mutual nurturing and encouragement of our fellow team members.<\/p>\n#5 Support of like-minded organizations in Germany<\/strong>
\nThrough cooperative efforts and, when possible, financial assistance we support the work of other organizations in Germany with which we share a common bond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Founding and History<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The first 30 years<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Yesterday…<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>The history of eurobrass<\/i> dates back to 1972, when musician Julian Bandy left his home in the United States for Germany. Julian served as a teacher at the German Bible Institute<\/span><\/a> in Seeheim-Jugenheim, where he established a music department to complement the Institute\u2019s programs in church work and missions. In 1978 Julian and a few brass-playing friends came together to form the first eurobrass<\/i> ensemble.<\/span><\/p>\nWithin a few years, the ensemble expanded beyond Julian\u2019s circle of friends to include college students willing to devote their summers to the eight-week tour. In addition to concerts, Julian and the ensemble offered a brass seminar each summer for German musicians. The instrumentation of early ensembles differed \u2013 varying numbers of brass players, sometimes including organ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>New leadership<\/strong>
\nIn 1993 eurobrass<\/i> faced the unexpected death of its founder and leader, Julian Bandy. Two members of the ensemble took on leadership roles to continue the ministry of eurobrass<\/i>: Angie Hunter and Chris Woods. Angie Hunter studied euphonium in the USA and trombone in Germany; until 2008 she served on the music staff of the German Bible Institute. Chris Woods lives in the USA, where he is an emeritus music faculty member at Greenville University, Illinois. <\/span><\/p>\nNew tour structure<\/strong>
\nIn 1999 eurobrass<\/i> standardized its tour structure and instrumentation. The ensemble now consists of twelve musicians who participate in an annual three-week tour. The performers include both professional musicians and advanced college music majors from the USA and Germany. The current instrumentation\u2014four trumpets, three horns, three trombones, one euphonium, and tuba \u2013 allows for great flexibility. eurobrass<\/i> performs music from different genres and eras, offering a wide range of musical colors. The concert program changes yearly with our expanding repertoire.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div>The 1987 eurobrass\u00a0<\/em>Ensemble. From left to right: Julian Bandy, Ted Griswold, Angie Hunter, David Love, Steffen Happel, John Barcanic, Matthias M\u00fcller<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Carrying on a rich inheritance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>…and today<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Founding of the eurobrass<\/em> nonprofit<\/strong>
\nFor over thirty years eurobrass<\/em> remained a ministry arm of the German Bible Institute. As both eurobrass and GBI continued to grow and change, it became apparent that a new organizational structure was needed to carry the ministry of eurobrass forward. To that end, the nonprofit organization \u201eeurobrass<\/em> \u2013 music that goes beyond\u201c was formed in March 2009, with Angie Hunter as its chairperson.<\/p>\nThe eurobrass<\/em> ensemble is the flagship of the nonprofit. In addition to the annual concert tour, the nonprofit offers leadership for brass choir rehearsals and workshops, creative worship services, and instrumental performances in church services and concerts. Through these and other related activities, eurobrass<\/em> works year-round to support German brass players seeking to serve God and their local churches through music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Growth of the leadership team<\/strong>
\nIn 2018 the eurobrass<\/i> leadership team doubled in size as ensemble members Kathryn Cheney and Ben Roundtree began the transition into leadership roles. Kathryn Cheney studied trumpet and worked as a church musician and music teacher in the United States before moving to Germany to join forces with eurobrass<\/i> full-time. Tubist\/bass trombonist, composer, and church musician Ben Roundtree and his family also live in Germany. In addition to his work with eurobrass<\/i>, Ben and his wife Erin perform on handbells as the BellTree Duo<\/a>. Angie, Chris, Ben, and Kathryn work together in praying, planning, and leading the ensemble. Chris and Ben also write most of the group\u2019s arrangements<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
eurobrass <\/span><\/em>e.V<\/span>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Through our music, our interaction with each other and with host families, and through the spoken word, eurobrass<\/em> seeks to achieve the following five goals:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> #1 Worship<\/strong> #2 Evangelism<\/strong> #3 Encouragement of believers<\/strong> #4 Personal, spiritual and musical growth of eurobrass<\/em> members<\/strong> #5 Support of like-minded organizations in Germany<\/strong> The first 30 years<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The history of eurobrass<\/i> dates back to 1972, when musician Julian Bandy left his home in the United States for Germany. Julian served as a teacher at the German Bible Institute<\/span><\/a> in Seeheim-Jugenheim, where he established a music department to complement the Institute\u2019s programs in church work and missions. In 1978 Julian and a few brass-playing friends came together to form the first eurobrass<\/i> ensemble.<\/span><\/p>\n Within a few years, the ensemble expanded beyond Julian\u2019s circle of friends to include college students willing to devote their summers to the eight-week tour. In addition to concerts, Julian and the ensemble offered a brass seminar each summer for German musicians. The instrumentation of early ensembles differed \u2013 varying numbers of brass players, sometimes including organ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> New leadership<\/strong> New tour structure<\/strong> The 1987 eurobrass\u00a0<\/em>Ensemble. From left to right: Julian Bandy, Ted Griswold, Angie Hunter, David Love, Steffen Happel, John Barcanic, Matthias M\u00fcller<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Carrying on a rich inheritance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Founding of the eurobrass<\/em> nonprofit<\/strong> The eurobrass<\/em> ensemble is the flagship of the nonprofit. In addition to the annual concert tour, the nonprofit offers leadership for brass choir rehearsals and workshops, creative worship services, and instrumental performances in church services and concerts. Through these and other related activities, eurobrass<\/em> works year-round to support German brass players seeking to serve God and their local churches through music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Growth of the leadership team<\/strong>Our Goals<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div>
\nTogether with other Christians we enter into the presence of God and magnify his name.<\/p>\n
\nWe identify ourselves as believers in Jesus Christ and seek opportunities to share that faith.<\/p>\n
\nWe help carry the burden of believers where we serve and desire to see them renewed and refreshed. Our concerts and workshops also provide new motivation for local church brass choirs.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to the musical challenge, we also commit ourselves to the mutual nurturing and encouragement of our fellow team members.<\/p>\n
\nThrough cooperative efforts and, when possible, financial assistance we support the work of other organizations in Germany with which we share a common bond.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Founding and History<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>
Yesterday…<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nIn 1993 eurobrass<\/i> faced the unexpected death of its founder and leader, Julian Bandy. Two members of the ensemble took on leadership roles to continue the ministry of eurobrass<\/i>: Angie Hunter and Chris Woods. Angie Hunter studied euphonium in the USA and trombone in Germany; until 2008 she served on the music staff of the German Bible Institute. Chris Woods lives in the USA, where he is an emeritus music faculty member at Greenville University, Illinois. <\/span><\/p>\n
\nIn 1999 eurobrass<\/i> standardized its tour structure and instrumentation. The ensemble now consists of twelve musicians who participate in an annual three-week tour. The performers include both professional musicians and advanced college music majors from the USA and Germany. The current instrumentation\u2014four trumpets, three horns, three trombones, one euphonium, and tuba \u2013 allows for great flexibility. eurobrass<\/i> performs music from different genres and eras, offering a wide range of musical colors. The concert program changes yearly with our expanding repertoire.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>…and today<\/span><\/h1><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nFor over thirty years eurobrass<\/em> remained a ministry arm of the German Bible Institute. As both eurobrass and GBI continued to grow and change, it became apparent that a new organizational structure was needed to carry the ministry of eurobrass forward. To that end, the nonprofit organization \u201eeurobrass<\/em> \u2013 music that goes beyond\u201c was formed in March 2009, with Angie Hunter as its chairperson.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2018 the eurobrass<\/i> leadership team doubled in size as ensemble members Kathryn Cheney and Ben Roundtree began the transition into leadership roles. Kathryn Cheney studied trumpet and worked as a church musician and music teacher in the United States before moving to Germany to join forces with eurobrass<\/i> full-time. Tubist\/bass trombonist, composer, and church musician Ben Roundtree and his family also live in Germany. In addition to his work with eurobrass<\/i>, Ben and his wife Erin perform on handbells as the BellTree Duo<\/a>. Angie, Chris, Ben, and Kathryn work together in praying, planning, and leading the ensemble. Chris and Ben also write most of the group\u2019s arrangements<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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