Heartland Concert Artistswww.heartlandconcertartists.com

Providing exceptional artists to symphony orchestras, performing arts

series, special events & weddings.

Key Facts About HCA

• Opened for business in March, 2010

• Exceptional jazz, classical, pop artists.

• We provide guest artists for– Performing Arts Series– Symphony Orchestras– Corporate & Special Events– Educational activities

Key Facts, cont.

• Culturally diverse artists• Look for projects that

promote social justice• President Rich Frevert

experience– Presenter– Symphony Executive

Director– Financial management– Musician

Our Artists

For the 2013-2014 Season

Anton Miller, violinist• Soloist on 4 continents,

including world premier in China.

• Recitals in Europe & U.S.• Taught @ NYU, Hartt School,

Oberlin & Lawrence University• Indiana/Juilliard graduate• “sensuous musicality…the

crowd was mesmerized.”

Phenix Ensemble, piano quartet• Julliard graduates.• Performing together for 25

years• Piano trios, quartets, string

trios• Teachers at major

universities in East & Midwest

• “…the concert was like a gentle intrusion on a very intimate conversation.”

Bruce Henry, jazz vocalist/educator• Man of many talents

– World class jazz singer– Educator– Historian

• Evolution of African American Music residencies

• Underground Railway Tour• “A true master of the jazz

art form”

Brule’, Native American Music/Dance

• Fully staged music/dance show in three different sizes

• 2012 Fall tour• Interesting background

story for media• Sold over a million CDs

worldwide.• “a Native American

experience of sight, sound,and soul”

Hornheads, jazz/pop/funk quintet• Fun, exciting, unique

sounds• Prince’s horn section in

1990’s• Outstanding arrangements• MSAB touring applicant• “...superb writing and

playing...so impressive...man, it's a gas.”

KCGO Big Band

• Classic big band swing, Latin, contemporary jazz, popular hits.

• Available as full band or reduced jazz ensembles.

• Great for donor and other special events

• Some of Twin Cities best jazz musicians.

Nachito Herrera, Latin jazz/classical pianist

• Internationally acclaimed pianist.

• Former Music Director of Tropicana Orchestra, Cubanismo, Afro-Cuban All-Stars.

• Appeared at Yoshi’s and Kuumbwa Jazz clubs

• MSAB touring applicant• “Hotter than the burning tip

of a contraband Cuban cigar. “

Norah Long, soprano/actor

• Versatile & engaging• Lead singing roles @

Guthrie & Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

• Broadway retrospective • Classical/opera/oratorio• Special events• “a full-bodied voice of

special color and grit,”

St. Anthony Brass Quintet

• Polished performers.• Great educators.• Wide repertoire of

modern brass quintet music.

• Full length concerts • Master classes• Special events, fanfares

Stephen Ramsey, conductor

• Over 35 years of conducting experience

• Music Director of Dakota Valley and Austin (MN) symphonies.

• Expert in choral/orchestral works

• “Collaborating with Stephen Ramsey has always been a joy.”

Straighten Up & Fly Right: An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat King Cole

• Nat King Cole’s greatest hits (e.g. L-O-V-E, Ramblin’ Rose, Mona Lisa)

• MSAB touring applicant• Versatile staging for

smaller venues/budgets• “Maurice Jacox’s voice

was beautifully reminiscent of Nat’s velvety, warm, full sound.”

Heartland Concert Artists Contact

• For booking information– 612-202-8383– rich@heartlandconcertartists.com–www.heartlandconcertartists.com– 2012 Midwest Arts Conference:

Booth 228