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Paul Niemisto to be joined by Finnish American Brass Ensemble in recital

by Sandra Gilderhus
January 9, 2005

A recital of brass music will be presented by Associate Professor of Music Paul Niemisto and the Finnish American Brass Ensemble "Ameriikan Poijat" on Sunday, Jan. 9 at 3:15 p.m., in the Urness Recital Hall, Christiansen Hall of Music. The program will include works for brass trombone and piano by Schumann, Henry and Spillman. Northfield pianist Anne Mayer will join Niemisto for these works.

Founded by Niemisto 15 years ago, Ameriikan Poijat has toured the United States, Canada and Europe performing music in the Finnish brass septet tradition. Niemisto, conductor of the Norseman Band, teaches trombone, tuba and euphonium, and is founder and conductor of the Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra, based in Northfield.

Contact Sandra Gilderhus at 507-646-3032 or gilderhu@stolaf.edu.