Brass Quintet
This year once again has been very enjoyable for the members of this ensemble. We were fortunate to include a tuba played by Daniel Thompson that was missed last year and is essential for this ensemble. Apart from this addition, the ensemble remained the same in personnel and we welcomed Mr Johnson as our new Head of Brass. The band loved the variety of music we played throughout the year. In the first concert we played ‘Just A Closer Walk’ arranged by Gillis. This was the first jazz piece we had played. After the hard work we put in to perform in November we were able to relax and play popular hits such as Beatle tunes as well as classical music. In the Commemoration Concert we played two pieces, ‘Love Is Here to Stay’ arranged by Holcombe and ‘Get Me To Church On Time’ arranged by Lowden. These contrasting pieces were a massive success and after the year’s work we were very much proud to be included in this ensemble. Many thanks must go to all the members for the work put in with limited rehearsal times and also a big thank you to Mr Johnson in his first year in charge.
Mark James