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For brass players, Christmastime is one of the best times of the year. For us, bringing out the stacks of carol arrangements each December is just like breaking out the boxes of Christmas tree ornaments and lights and decorating for the season. Mainstreet Brass is pleased to present Christmas Spirit, which contains 11 new Christmas arrangements for brass alone and with percussion as well as some old favorites and a few surprises. We hope you enjoy this recording and make it part of your holiday tradition for years to come. From Scrooge s ghostly visitors to a sip of wassail, Christmas Spirit brings together a selection of carols and songs that will rekindle memories of Christmases past and bring anticipation of those yet to come. Mainstreet Brass formed in 1986, inspired by a musical camaraderie, a passion for brass quintet literature and performance and a goal to present interesting and entertaining music to its audiences. The quintet has performed for enthusiastic audiences at arts festivals, colleges and concert series in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, New England, the Midwest and the United Kingdom. Described by concert presenters as marvelously delightful and magical, balanced and alive, Mainstreet Brass presents varied repertoire spanning the centuries from florid 17th century canzons and Bach transcriptions to memorable show tunes and blues ranging from Jelly Roll Morton, W.C. Handy and Fats Waller. The ensemble is recognized for its refined playing, presenting engaging, accessible literature for all audiences and for actively commissioning new works and arrangements. Besides its concert schedule, the group also performs regularly for church services in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and provides ceremonial music for academic ceremonies at regional colleges and universities.