Brass Weekend 2023

Friday 27 October to Sunday 29 October 2023

Our brass weekend is aimed at experienced orchestral brass players with good sight reading ability. We aspire to play to a high standard, but above all the aim is to have a fun weekend, playing in different sized ensembles and making good music with like-minded people.

The weekend starts at 5pm on the first day and ends at 4pm on the last day.

We will rehearse three repertoire works with a final play through at the end of the weekend. Participants will also play in two octets, sight reading a wide range of repertoire. Details of music to be played in the octets will be circulated to participants nearer the time.

The Orchestral Brass ensemble is made up of:

• Six trumpets – to include players doubling on flugel horn, piccolo and D/E-flat trumpets
• Four horns
• Three trombones
• Euphonium doubling trombone
• Two tubas
• A timpanist/percussion player

The addition of a percussionist is an innovation this year and we are particularly keen to receive enquiries from percussionists.

The programme has become very popular and we are expecting considerable interest from players. Applications will be considered (subject to the agreement of the Musical Director) strictly in application date order.

The subscription for the 2023 weekend is £220, which includes accommodation and full board at Ellesmere College.

Early application is encouraged. Applications will open on 1 July 2023.

The weekend is led by Shaun Matthew – see below.