September 2011

Symphonic Brass will give the world premiere of Sea Dogs, a pirate tale for narrator, brass and percussion at the North Wales International Music Festival.  The music was written by leading Welsh composer, Gareth Wood and text by the poet, Francesca Kay.  Francesca will appear on stage with Symphonic Brass at St Asaph Cathedral to tell the story of Cap'n Exmark and Black Bart's Ghost.

June 2011

Congratulations to Rhodri Skyrme (trumpet) and Gruffudd Thomas (tuba) who have been awarded places in Symphonic Brass for the 2011/12 season.

 

April 2011

Symphonic Brass will share the stage with the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Luxembourg at a concert in Penarth on Thursday 14th April.  The NYWOL, under the direction of Francois Schammo, present an exciting programme that includes Steven Reineke's Fate of the Gods as well as solo items performed by euphonium soloist, Philippe Schwartz.

 

January 2011

Joshua Pennar has passed his grade 8 trombone exam with distinction.

 

December 2010

 

Congratulations to those Symphonic Brass members who have successfully auditioned for places in national ensembles.

Ifor Evans - NYTCW

Joe Evans - NYWOW

Simon Morris - NYCW

Joshua Pennar - NYWOW & NYJW

James Perons - NYWOW

Steven Sparkes - NYTCW