brass band

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Recent Examples of brass band Only in New Orleans would a brass band, a police escort, and a Monsignor show up to bless a group of turtles named after sauces. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026 For the evening, check local event listings for a second line parade or catch a live brass band at Tipitina’s. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026 Cap the night with a second line parade (check local event listings) or a live brass band at Tipitina’s. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 In the evening, catch a second line parade (check local event listings) or a live brass band at Tipitina’s. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brass band
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass band
Noun
  • The production will be directed by Kevin Newbury, and Bruce Stasyna will conduct a 17-piece chamber orchestra.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Vail’s artistic director through the end of 2026, celebrates her tenure with two Beethoven-positive concerts on June 25 and 27, appearing with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields chamber orchestra.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Fusing whimsical electronics and a full symphony orchestra, the Galaxy soundtracks channeled the wide-screen ambition of Hollywood scores, marking a new era for game music.
    Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
  • Classical music offers a wide range of old and new this week, with a look back by Lara Downes at UC Berkeley and two symphony orchestras covering programs with impressive stylistic spans.
    Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • In an era when many A-list veterans keep adding layers — orchestras, backing tracks, costume changes, guest appearances, enough visual stimulation to warrant warnings to fans with photosensitive epilepsy — Sting has gone the opposite direction.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
  • The concert will feature a full orchestra and chorus, along with returning artists from past seasons, highlighting memorable moments from the series’ two-decade history.
    Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026

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“Brass band.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20band. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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