With Malice Toward None

Saxton's newest show featuring the newly commissioned work "With Malice Toward None" for narrator, civil war band, and band or orchestra written by famed composer, Jim Curnow.  The 12 minute work describes the emotions of the war through original diary entries delivered through narration.  By using original civil war band music interspersed throughout the original score, Mr. Curnow's masterpiece is the perfect drammatic closer to any great concert.

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• Generally 1.5 hour show with a 15 minute intermission

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• Shared concert with band or orchestra and 14-member Saxton's Cornet Band and narrator

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• Saxton's plays an opening set, band or orchestra plays a set - intermission 

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• Saxton's joins band or orchestra for final set which concludes with "With Malice Toward None".​

The Grand Concert

Saxton's premiere show that is as authentic as possible.  Extremely upbeat and entertaining with period music and humor mixed throughout.   This show can be altered to fit any occassion and will leave listeners tapping their toes.

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• Generally 1.5 hour show with a 15 minute intermission

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• Full 14-member band with soloists and narrator

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• Can be shared with band or orchestra or done alone

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• Concert theme can be geared toward needs of the presenter.

History and Horns

Perfect for living history events and educational environments, these concerts are fun and educational for everyone. Extremely hands-on performances inform the listener to the history behind the music and the instruments on which they are played.  These concerts are most appropriate in smaller gatherings but can be done in large venues as well.

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• Is generally performed with a smaller, 8-member band

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• Can be altered to fit any situation

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• Can be utilized as part of an larger event requiring short concerts throughout the day along with roving entertainment 

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• Can be used for stand-alone full concerts in an intimate setting

Educational Masterclasses

Designed for schools and living history seminars, this hands-on event allows the participant to touch and feel the instruments while hearing the historical significance of the music and the horns as they were presented over 150 years ago.  These masterclasses are best suited using at least a small band but can be done as a solo demonstration with David Goins as the lecturer.

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• Generally 50 minute masterclass/presentation

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• Can be performed with a full 14 member band, smaller 8 member band, or as a solo lecture

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• Can be performed in conjunction with larger concerts

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• Well suited for grant funding and educational requirements