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📎 @butterchickenband @theeastloop
🎓 @loyolachicago @npu_smat @depaulu
🌈 Founder @brass_beyond
📍Chicago, Illinois

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Hopping on the trend with this gem from 2002! #keeppracticing #trombone #femaletromboneplayer #brassbeyond #womeninjazz by @catiehickey

🎵 CALLING ALL BRASS MUSICIANS GRADES 9-12!🎵

💘 We would LOVE to see you January 9 at University of Chicago for our Young Musician Leadership Conference! This event will focus on connecting young musicians with experienced professionals, providing an opportunity to play, and developing the skills you need to become a leader within your communities.

💘 Scan the QR code on this post or visit the link in our bio to apply.

#musicians #chicagomusicians #youngmusicians #brassmusic #lowbrass by @catiehickey

Bringing back the mayhem! Join us November 4th for a @brass_beyond drag fundraiser in support of our summer programming. Featuring Anita Bagel and the Tritone Subs Brass Band - ticket link in my bio! 💜💙🖤 by @catiehickey

Butter Chicken Brass Band
Fall Tour Recap

We had the honor of performing and lecturing at @psbehrend for their @theloganseriesmusicatnoon !

Band Dinner! (We couldn't find any good spots for Butter Chicken ☹️)

At the historic @strutherslibrarytheatre !
(The 18th oldest operating theater built in 1883)

The students were awestruck hearing South Asian music for the first time. It was a blessing to share the vast culture and history with them @strutherslibrarytheatre !

Butter Chicken ft. Diet Coke

🧈🐔 by @catiehickey

🗣️ ARTIST FEATURE!

Wanees Zarour and East Loop

⭐ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
⭐ TIME: 3pm - 4pm
⭐ VENUE: Smart Museum. 5500 South Greenwood Ave.

Wanees Zarour is an award-winning Palestinian-American composer, arranger, educator, and multi-instrumentalist steeped in the traditions of Middle Eastern maqam and jazz. His compositional voice transcends borders, blending Arabic, jazz, classical, and global musical sensibilities into a bold and cohesive language.

East Loop brings together a diverse group of improvisers to explore the intersection of maqam and contemporary jazz. The ensemble is distinguished by its layered arrangements, intricate rhythmic frameworks, and a highly collaborative approach that foregrounds both individual expression and collective sound. Their recent album Silwan has received critical acclaim, and coverage in All About Jazz, DownBeat Magazine, and Paris Move has highlighted the ensemble’s dynamic interplay, rhythmic vitality, and the clarity of Zarour’s compositional voice, recognizing East Loop as a leading force in contemporary global jazz.

The musicians:
Bryan Pardo — alto saxophone
Catie Hickey — trombone
Wanees Zarour — buzuq, oud
Samuel Mosching — guitar
Andrew Lawrence — keys
Vinny Kabat — bass
Nick Kabat — drums

🎶 More info at hydeparkjazzfestival.org

#Jazz #Chicago #Southside #SummertimeChi #FreeMusic by @catiehickey

We are BEAMING after our first Tuba & Euphonium Retreat last week!! These musicians brought their A-Game and we feel so lucky to have gotten to spend this time with them. Here’s to many more! 🥂 💝

If you attended the tuba/euph retreat, feel free to comment your favorite moment and share the love! 🙈

#tuba #euphonium #musicians #chicago #lowbrass by @catiehickey

Music is at its best when more people feel welcomed into the conversation.⁠
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Founded by Shires Artist Catie Hickey, Brass Beyond brings together emerging brass musicians for a week of learning, collaboration, mentorship, and performance, all centered around building a stronger and more connected musical community. Learn more about Brass Beyond and this year’s program at brassbeyond.org.⁠
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#iplayshires #teamshires #BrassBeyond #brassmusic by @catiehickey

How many trombones have you seen play at once? 🪊

Let’s see if we can beat that number at our Windy City Trombone Retreat Trombone Choir performance on FRIDAY, JULY 10, 5PM in Anderson Chapel at @npu_smat. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A FREE showcase featuring our lovely WCTR attendees and all their talent!!

Will we see you there??

#trombone #musician #freeshow #lowbrass #brass by @catiehickey

⭐️OPEN JAM ANNOUNCEMENT!! We’re so excited to invite any and all musicians to join us Thursday, July 9, at @nightshadebar (in @moonflowerbar) for a house set from 7-7:45pm, and an OPEN JAM starting at 8pm!

⭐️Our house band will include:
@catiehickey @ashaegmont & @pettyvich 🪊
@laradriscollpiano 🎹
@maryhalmmusic 🎻
@ellieruidrumz 🥁

Bring your axe and come party with Brass Beyond! 💫💫

#jazz#chicagomusic#chicagojazz#jamsession#trombone by @catiehickey

You are formally invited to the first performance of the 2026 Windy City Trombone Retreat! 2.5 weeks from today on Thursday, July 9 at 12:30PM, our wonderful faculty will be holding a recital in the Anderson Chapel (5137 N Spaulding Ave). We would love if you were able to attend.

This performance will feature:
CATIE HICKEY, executive director
DESTINY MISKEL, teaching assistant
PRISCILLA YUEN, faculty
ROBYN SMITH, guest faculty

#brass #lowbrass #chicago #chicagomusic

Keep your eyes peeled for more performance announcements! 👀 by @catiehickey

#RedLineJazzProject 2026 kicks off on May 21 with Butter Chicken Brass Band performing live at Howard Station from 4–6 PM 🎷🚇 Join us as we activate public spaces across Chicago with incredible local artists throughout the summer. See you there! @elevated_chi @bustlingspacesllc @chicagocta by @catiehickey

We have a busy summer season coming up, stay tuned for details!
Here is a throwback to one of our favorite yearly gigs: Holi @navypierchicago by @catiehickey