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| Paul Semanic,
a Chicago native, has been The Do-It-Yourself Messiah
trumpet soloist for over a dozen years. He currently performs
with (and is Personnel Manager of) the Rockford Symphony,
the Fox Valley Symphony, the Stonegate Brass, the Bach
Chamber Orchestra and the Brass String Chamber Ensemble.
Paul has also performed with the Grant Park Symphony,
Symphony II, Concertante di Chicago, Knoxville Symphony,
Oak Ridge Symphony, Elgin Symphony, Southwest Michigan
Symphony, St Charles Music Festival and the Woodstock
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| Paul is an orchestral
soloist specializing in baroque trumpet literature, and
he enjoys performing recitals and presenting master classes
and clinics to young brass enthusiasts. He has earned
both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance
(on scholarship), and is currently the Brass Instructor
at Benedictine University in Lisle and runs a private
trumpet studio in Streamwood.
Performance (on scholarship), and is currently the
Brass Instructor at Benedictine University in Lisle
and runs a private trumpet studio in Streamwood.
When not performing music, Paul can be found studying
T'ai Chi Ch'uan, a Chinese martial art/meditative exercise.
Paul's primary (non-musical) role within the Brass String
Chamber Ensemble is that of musician contractor. His
comprehensive database of musicians is a collection
of the finest in the area. Paul also contracts for the
Rockford Symphony and the Bach Chamber Orchestra so
he is constantly meeting new, talented musicians who
love to play for weddings. He contracts other musicians
outside of the "Brass String" category...
pianists, organists, vocalists, jazz ensembles, harps,
bagpipes, woodwinds, etc. are all just a phone call
(or e-mail) away. Last-minute requests can often be
granted, but of course more notice is always better!
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Kris, a Chicago-area
native, has been playing the violin since grade school.
She majored in Violin Performance at Butler University
where she studied with Larry Shapiro. After graduation
she played with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago which is
the training orchestra for the Chicago Symphony.
She currently performs with the Brass String Chamber Ensemble,
the Rockford Symphony and the Bach Chamber Orchestra and
is called on frequently to play with the Elgin Symphony
as well as other ensembles in the Chicago area. She has
played with many internationally renowned soloists |
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including Luciano
Pavarotti and Itzhak Perlman. She also has performed numerous
"contemporary" concerts with artists such as
Page & Plant (Led Zeppelin), the Moody Blues, ELO,
Anne Murray, Doc Severinsen, Orbert Davis (jazz), Bandana
(bluegrass) and others. She uses this wealth of musical
experience to create exciting string quartet arrangements
of classical and contemporary selections as requested
by her clients.
Kristine's primary (non-musical) role within the Brass
String Chamber Ensemble is customer service. You will
likely speak with her when you call for information or
with questions, and she will respond to your e-mails in
a timely manner. She will work with you to select appropriate
and beautiful music for your ceremony and/or reception.
Kristine also designs and prints unique and beautiful
wedding ceremony programs. If you are interested in learning
more about Kris's programs just send an e-mail to Kris@theBSCE.com.
She will work with you to create a memorable program sure
to be a keepsake for all present on your special day.
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