P.O. Box 22872

Brooklyn, NY 11202-2872

917-373-2882

806 Esplanade Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-525-6710

Fax: 504-525-6652

The Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc. (B4+1,Inc.) is a 501(c)3 (nonprofit)

organization whose mission is to bring the highest quality of America’s

classical music to all ages, races, ethnic groups and socioeconomic levels.

The B4+1,Inc. is dedicated to fostering, promoting and advancing greater

knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts; to communicate to

all manner of audiences the evolution of American music; to encourage the

development, presentation of, and participation in, cultural and artistic

activities; to encourage the development and preservation of works of

music; and to promote a greater working relationship between the arts and

education communities.

Originally, The Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc. was a band organized by

drummer and educator, Wade Barnes, in the mid 1990’s. The band was

comprised of native Brooklynites deeply rooted in America’s musical

culture. The ensemble conducted performances, clinics and symposia for a

variety of audiences. The first recording (titled the same name as the

band) was extremely well received. At that time it was decided to expand

the ensemble in order to create a more complete musical history. The

expanded ensemble was named The Brooklyn Repertory Ensemble

(B.R.E.) and is now comprised of 17 members.

Many schools and arts organizations, especially in under-served

communities, could not afford the funds necessary for such an ensemble.

Therefore, a 501(c)3 status was sought and received in April, 2001. As a

result, The Brooklyn Four Plus One, Inc. has been able to bring America’s

classical music to ever increasing and appreciative audiences.

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The Brooklyn Four

Plus One, Inc