Colin Brumley
Music DirectorColin Brumley grew up in Duxbury, MA, a seaside suburb of Boston. As an active member of his high school wind and jazz ensembles, he performed at both Carnegie and Symphony Halls, sparking his affection for classical music. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music History and Analysis and a Minor in Saxophone Performance from Northeastern University. At Northeastern, he hosted a weekly radio show called The Pöwer Höur, exploring music ranging from classical to heavy metal. Before professionally entering the world of radio, Colin worked in music licensing, in organizations in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Wall Street. Outside of work, he enjoys his role as guitarist and songwriter for his heavy metal band, which is signed to his own label. Other than music, his interests include cooking, writing, and the New England Patriots.
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One of the most melodious voices in classical music comes from Ireland, so spend St. Patrick’s Day season with this cherished set of solo piano…
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One of Boston's most famous voices is on our airwaves around the clock, but you've probably never noticed it.Here at WCRB, we get to play about 50-55…
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This Labor Day Weekend, WCRB is celebrating the alphabet of composers with an A to Z weekend - a piece by a composer whose name starts with A, then B, and…
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Classical music has been used countless times in TV commercials, shows, and movies, but what about in other genres of music?It’s been so much fun these…
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"Silence" is defined as "the absence of any sound or noise; stillness," but is it really achievable?Silence. Does it really exist? I mean in an abstract,…
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Commonly analogized as "a conversation among friends," chamber music invites the listener in to a conversation between the musicians.It’s always great…
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I’ll cut right to the chase – I absolutely adore classical music. But around the office, I’m proudly known as "the metal guy." Because I have such a…