Great Hall-Isthmus Brass Concert Series

Under the direction of brass icon John Stevens and featuring some of the finest professional brass musicians in the Midwest, Isthmus Brass is the premiere gigantic brass ensemble in the state of Wisconsin.

Named for the strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Lake Monona in Madison, IB was founded in 2009 when some of the region’s most eminent brass musicians were looking for a way to collaborate and perform together. Initially, they decided to perform charity Christmas concerts, especially for the Porchlight Homeless Charity and at nursing homes in Madison.

Since then, the group has entered the professional performing scene and is currently selected to perform in concert series and music festivals throughout the Midwest.