Canadian National Brass Project

[Sasha Johnson]

I am excited to let you all know about a new symphonic brass ensemble we've recently started here in Canada. The group is comprised of members from fifteen different orchestras, and is conducted by Jamie Sommerville, principal horn of the Boston Symphony. Tubas are myself and Nick Atkinson of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, and on euphonium we have Pete Sullivan from the Pittsburgh Symphony. The rest of our membership comes from across Canada with a few returning from the US.

Our first tour in July was a huge success, and we are already planning for our future projects. Please check out our new website at http://www.canadiannationalbrassproject.com" target="_blank, where you can learn about our membership and listen to some audio recordings of the group.

Thanks,
Sasha Johnson

(BTW, for the inevitable equipment questions, the tubas used in our recordings are a B&S F, a B&S PT6, a Yamaha 822S F and a Yamaha 826S C (Yamayork).

[Chris Olka]

Sasha! Awesome! Already checked out the Sensemaya and it sounds great. Congrats on getting this off the ground. Can't wait to hear more from you guys.

[Sasha Johnson]

Thanks so much Chris, that means a lot!
Sasha

[roughrider]

A terrific sampler on your website. Come west to Saskatchewan, I guarantee you will be very well received here!

[Conn 2J CC]

All three of the audio files on your website are truly outstanding, but the "O Magnum Mysterium" recording in particular is absolutely gorgeous. Bravo!!

[jmccourt55]

These are some really amazing recordings! I'm proud to say that Sasha has had an immense influence on my playing, and is a very special person and player. If you ever have the chance to see him play or teach, I highly recommend you seize the opportunity!