Portage Township Live Entertainment

Alias Brass

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 7 pm

Alias Brass was formed in 2013 and consists of 2 trumpets, French horn, trombone and tuba. Their unique sounds include a blend of Classical, Jazz, Pop music with an entertaining presentation.

Sample Program

• Fire Dance - DiLorenzo
• Little Fugue in G Minor - Bach
• Fugue on a theme from Tetris - Trad. Russian
• St. James Infirmary - Traditional
• Selections from Candide - Bernstein
• Vuelta del Fuego - McKeen!

Scott Kirby, Main Street Souvenirs

Monday, Oct. 16, 7 pm

Scott Kirby presents a celebration of Small Towns. His journey spans 150 years of Americana including Scott Joplin, Stephen Foster and John Philip Sousa, and continuing up to the present. His show is presented as a multi-media stage performance featuring live piano music, a spoken narrative, and a video presentation featuring many of Kirby's original artworks.

Sample Program

• El Capitan – Sousa
• Maple Leaf Rag – Joplin
• Nearer My God, to Thee – Adams
• Easy Winners – Joplin
• Home on the Range – Kelley/Higley
• Red River Valley – traditional
• Solace: A Mexican Serenade – Joplin
• Boogie in C
• Reverie for the High Plains
• Echoes from the Schoolyard
• Take Me Out To The Ballgame – Von Tilzer/Norworth

South Shore Orchestra

TBA March, 7 pm

The South Shore Orchestra is an auditioned orchestra committed over the last 13 years to bridging musicians, audiences and communities to advance enjoyment and appreciation of orchestra music throughout the south shore region.

SSO loves performing Beethoven and Brahms, but also gets really excited about collaborations with contemporary composers and artists who come from all around the world, including such composers as Ana Milosavljevic, Michael Schelle and Miho Sasaki.

“We believe music inspires innovation and capital ideas, development and growth. Music brings communities together to share thoughts of understanding, equality, tolerance. Your entire perspective on life may be changed after hearing a single piece of music. Without a doubt, music remains a powerful force – and we are deeply passionate about it.”

The Northsiders Barbershop

Saturday, March 10, 7 pm

Founded in 2013, The Northsiders is a high-energy award-winning foursome that has become the finest barbershop quartet in the City of Chicago! Their remarkable blend of voices take you back to old-time barbershop standards as well as doo-wop and contemporary faves with a bit of humor. They’re sure to put a smile on your face!