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About
Forbidden Brass is a Philadelphia-based low brass ensemble featuring a variety of trombones and tubas. While they specialize in jazzy, toe-tapping favorites, their musical versatility allows them to happily adapt to any situation.
In search of a fresh brass ensemble experience, in fall of 2021 the four met for the first time in centrally-located Wissahickon Valley Park under a Forbidden Drive pavilion, which ultimately led to their name.
Their mission has evolved to bring a smile to people's faces, to help their audiences fall in love with brass, and most importantly to have a good time.
This isn't your grandmother's brass quartet, but we promise your grandmother will love them.
Upcoming events
Private concert
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Rescheduled from 8/27. A concert for residents of the Lincoln Woods community. But they're a welcoming bunch, so if you're in the area, stop by the main office--we'll be making music outside 🙂
We won't play in heavy rain, but we'll be there! Rain date 9/20.
For more info: https://southwayneporchfest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/southwayneporchfest/ https://www.instagram.com/porchfest/
A cheerful after-dinner concert! Free-will offering baskets will be placed near the entrances, but no pressure.
Join Forbidden Brass for an hour-long concert to put you in the Christmas spirit! Free-will offering will be collected.
If you are interested in dining with the Cairnwood Village community beforehand at their biweekly $14 dinners, call 215-947-7705 or email diningatcv@gmail.com to make a reservation by 2pm on 12/1.
song list
A small sample of repertoire
| Norwegian Wood | Stardust | Take Five |
| West Side Story | Blue Moon | Eight Days a Week |
| When the Saints | Besame Mucho | April Showers |
| Hey Jude | Under the Sea | The Lord's Prayer |
| Surfer Girl | La Bamba | Brazil |
| Tea for Two | Monday Monday | Bill Bailey |
| Corcovado | Seven Nation Army | Wichita Lineman |
| Tiger Rag | Simple Gifts | Wave |
| Scarborough Fair | Ain't Misbehavin' | A Nightingale Sang |
Forbidden Brass has experience playing for outdoor festivals, sit-down concerts, cocktail hours, sacred services, patriotic holidays, Christmas, and more. Their programs are tailored to the audience and occasion! From background jazz to Oktoberfest, themed sets are available. If you're looking for a particular song or vibe, contact them ahead of time with your request. Their library contains hundreds of tunes and is always growing.