In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, brass bands abounded. Virtually every town of any size had at least one. Every company of any size had one, too, as did schools, prisons, benevolent societies, and other organizations. In 1907 there were an estimated 20,000 brass bands in the USA alone.

These bands were often called silver bands, cornet bands, silver cornet bands, even Sousa bands. Surprisingly, they were not often called brass bands.

The Highline Silver Cornet Band is based in Denver, Colorado. We are a five-piece band and we play traditional instruments, including an Eb cornet, a Bb cornet, an alto horn, a vocal horn, and a tuba. We specialize in music of the Brass Band Era.

The music we play is the popular music of the time. Cornet bands, from about 1865 to around 1915 were the equivalent of today's pop bands, and they played the music that everyone wanted to hear. It's all fun, good-listening music.

In the tradition of town bands, we perform for Historic Programs, Parties, Grand Openings, Patriotic Occasions, and virtually any other special (or not-so-special) events. And we can offer a wide range of Christmas carols during the appropriate season.

We can provide formal concerts, occasional music, and/or informative programs with narration. We are happy to play indoors or out and we require no electricity.

For more information about the Highline Silver Cornet Band, or to schedule a performance, please call:

Marc Horovitz at 303-377-9303

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