Brass Chamber Music
I firmly believe that one of the best ways to help young musicians improve is in encouraging them to play in chamber music groups. Although the repertoire for brass groups isn't as varied as what's available for other instrumentation, I think it's fun and exciting. From my own experience tutoring brass chamber music, the students gain a lot from participating, both musically and socially.
I'm on somewhat of a crusade to broaden the appreciation for and visibility of all kinds of brass chamber music. I have started regularly rehearsing some of my youngest players and continue to work on polishing my more advanced players.
I'm on somewhat of a crusade to broaden the appreciation for and visibility of all kinds of brass chamber music. I have started regularly rehearsing some of my youngest players and continue to work on polishing my more advanced players.
"Mercury Rising" is here performing Andy Norman's arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody (by Queen)
Below is "Synq" a group of students I formed and tutored, brass quintet, at the NZCT secondary schools contest, playing Malcolm Arnold.
Below is "No Strings Attached" performing "Fragments of Messages from the Time of the Great War" composed by Mark Bingham (the group's trombonist).
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A brass quintet I tutor from the Dalewool Youth Band, Made up of a 14 year old, two thirteen year olds, a 12 year old and an 11 year old. After only a few rehearsals, these guys won first place in the "Under 19 Ensemble" class at the Auckland Brass Band Association's Regional Contest (2014). Now they're hooked on chamber music! |