Chatham's Got Brass

The Chatham Brass, a quintet spun off seven years ago from the Chatham Community Band, will perform this Saturday at the Chatham Farmer’s Market from 11 a.m. until noon.

Patriotic music, ragtime, and Broadway tunes are just a sampling of the type of music the Chatham Brass likes to play. “It’s your standard toe-tapping music,” said Leader Ed Rummel, a retired engineer and French horn player.  

When not playing for Chatham Brass, which performed 44 times last year, Rummel also plays for the Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jersey, the Summit Symphony and the Westfield Community band.

Both Chatham Brass and the Chatham Community Band are nonprofit and travel often to nursing homes and hospitals, reaching out to audiences who cannot afford to pay for live entertainment or because of disabilities are unable to get to performances. Donations are accepted and used to help support their organization.

“We just like to play for audiences. That’s why we do it,” said Rummel.

Other performances in Chatham this summer will take place at the on Fairmount Avenue. For a full listing of their concert series, check the Chatham Community Band website.

Here are other events happening in Chatham this weekend:

Friday, July 8

• The Chatham Baseball Invtational Tournament at 6:30 p.m. The Chatham Recreation team hosts teams from Berkeley Heights, Millburn, Madison and Clark for this 12-and-under tournament at Nash Field. Chatham and Clark play on Nash 1, Berkeley Heights and Millburn play on Nash 2.

Saturday, July 9

• Chatham Borough Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Chatham Train Station. Special guests this week include:
  • Chatham Brass perform from 11 a.m. until noon.
  • Featured vendor this week is Scrumbcious, artisan-baked goods. Chatham resident and owner Jessica Romeo is committed to using locally sourced, seasonal, organic products whenever possible. Look for her blueberry treats (berry-licious bars, blueberry scones, blueberry crumb muffins) since they are in season.
• St. Hubert’s. Bring home a new friend from St. Hubert’s pet adoption. Information regarding pets available for adoption, dog training programs, and volunteering opportunities. One doggie representative available at the market, looking for a few hugs or perhaps that special home.
• The Chatham Baseball Invtational Tournament from 9 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. The Chatham Recreation team hosts teams from Berkeley Heights, Millburn, Madison and Clark for this 12-and-under tournament at Nash Field.
  
  • At 9 a.m., Madison and Clark play on Nash 1 and Chatham and Millburn play on Nash 2.
  • At 11 a.m., Chatham and Madison play Nash 1 and Clark and Berkeley Heights play on Nash 2.
  • At 12:30 p.m., four players from each team compete in the Home Run Derby while their teammates participate in the Base Running Race.
  • At 2:30 p.m., Millburn and Madison play on Nash 1 and Chatham and Berkeley Heights play on Nash 2.