Hiring Dorf Kapelle

Hiring

German-style Brass Band
Wausaukee, WI

Ernest Broeniman is the band leader of Dorf Kapelle and also solos as “Mr. Brass.” Dorf Kapelle is a well-loved traditional German-style brass band (Blas Kapelle). The band has 17 members with a German-born vocalist. Dorf Kapelle presents many styles of Germanic music. Members dress in traditional outfits and give a description and translation of each piece they perform.

“Mr. Brass” is a retired Band Director who presents a delightful music enrichment program that explores 15 common, antique, obsolete and unusual brass instruments.

Program Formats

A general presentation—35 minutes of discussion, demonstration and playing by Mr. Brass and audience members

An introductory workshop—Mr. Brass

An in-depth workshop—Mr. Brass

A performance—preferred format for Dorf Kapelle

Best for Ages

Early elementary—Mr. Brass
Grades K-2, ages 5-7

Upper elementary—Mr. Brass
Grades 3-5, ages 8-10

Middle school—Mr. Brass
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13

Mixed audiences of any age—Dorf Kapelle

Costs

Artist fee:	$200
Expenses:	Mileage

Program Needs:
Tables for instruments

Availability:
Anytime throughout the year, anywhere in the state.

Past Venues:

Dorf Kapelle has performed at many festivals throughout Wisconsin. The band was named one of the top five performers at German Fest in Milwaukee, 1999.
“Mr. Brass” has led programs at schools in Neenah, Beaver Dam, Elroy, Kendall, & Wilton

Contact:
Ernest Broeniman
N10991 Fisher Road
Wausaukee, WI 54177
715/856-6330 (phone)
715/856-5974 (fax)
godorfin@sbcglobal.net
www.dorfkapelle.com

last updated: 12/22/2011

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