ESSENTIALLY BRASS

A Brass Ensemble for Any Occasion

Musicians

Phil Reckless - trumpet Phil works as a freelance trumpet player and as a brass instrumental tutor. He has recently worked with members of the BBC Philharmonic, played lead trumpet in a UK tour of The Blues Brothers Show, and toured with Cannon & Ball. He also arranges music extensively for brass. On occasions Phil can also be found working as musical director for local theatre companies.     Matthew Lax - trumpet As well as being in demand as a trumpeter in the East Midlands, Matthew's musical interests include conducting and arranging music for brass. He is also a church organist and has extensive experience in Orchestral Management.     Lilla Stennett - horn Lilla is currently a freelance horn player and brass tutor in the East Midlands. Lilla studied french horn at the Birmingham Conservatoire of Music.     Edward Swindell - trombone Ed works as a freelance trombonist and brass tutor. He studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Ed arranges music and has had work published by Warwick Music.     John Lock - tuba John is principal tuba for the Band of the Royal Anglian Regiment. He has studied under Professor Patrick Harrild.