Now in its Fourth year, this much-anticipated annual concert has become a highlight of the musical calendar, bringing together some of the region’s finest brass musicians in a vibrant celebration of community and collaboration. Featuring the ORC Brass Ensemble, Brass Collective, Horn Ensembles and the City of Orange Brass Band, the concert showcases the depth of talent within the local brass community while offering audiences an exciting and diverse programme of music.
Over the years, this event has grown into the major brass concert of the year for performers and audiences alike. It provides a unique opportunity for the ensembles to present larger and more substantial repertoire than may not be possible in other performances. The concert has become known not only for its outstanding music making, but also for its welcoming atmosphere and spirit of collaboration.
Repertoire:
Brass Music
Michael Praetorius arr. Peter Reeve – Four Dances from Terpsichore
Entrée
Volte
La Canarie
La Bourrée
Horn Ensemble
Richard Wagner arr. Heinz Liebert – Sailors' Chorus from ‘The Flying Dutchman’
Engelbert Humperdinck arr. Adrian Hallam – Evening Prayer from ‘Hansel and Gretel’
ORC Brass Ensemble
Conductor - Dahle Innes
Three Spirituals for Brass Ensemble:
'Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel' arr. C.Asher
'Were You There' arr. J. Lanning
'Joshua Fight the Battle of Jericho' arr. J. Lanning
Brass Collective
Conductor - Dahle Innes
Giovanni Gabrieli arr. Mike Lyons – Canzona Primi Toni No. 7
Jim Parker – A Londoner in New York
Grand Central
Echoes of Harlem
City of Orange Brass Band
Conductor – Phil Rees
*Assistant Conductor – Dean Channell
Hans Zimmer arr. Alan Fernie – “The Lion King” soundtrack highlights
Karl Jenkins arr. Robert Childs – For the Fallen
*Philip Sparke - Orient Express
Jean Sibelius arr. Dorothy Gates – Be Still
Ray Steadman-Allen - A Mighty Fortress (Luther)