ESSENTIALLY BRASS

A Brass Ensemble for Any Occasion

Reviews

Essentially Brass prides itself on working closely with organisers to ensure that the demands of each occasion are fully met. Here are some things clients have to say about Essentially Brass:

"Well - I can honestly say that I can't have thought of a better way to start our "Music in the Great Hall" series at the Minster (Southwell) last night. It was a wonderful programme containing exactly the right variety and length of music for our audience and it was played with total conviction. I hope you enjoyed the concert as much as we did, and I'll make sure that your ensemble stays on file for future events in the series." Simon Bell

Assistant Organist - Southwell Minster

"The 2008 season got off to a great start with a recital by Essentially Brass.  The audience were very appreciative of a varied program from this classically constituted brass quintet based in Nottinghamshire.  With the windows of the Great Hall open on a beautiful spring evening passers by would have also enjoyed the strains of brass shimmering over the Minster grounds. The programme covered a wide range of styles and age of music.  The core pieces were Michael Hurd's ‘Harlequin Suite’, Victor Ewald ‘Quintet No 1’ and Samuel Scheidt's ‘Battle Suite’.  The audience left the recital to the vibrant and upbeat sound of ‘Amazing Grace’ and a well deserved encore of ‘Mack the Knife." The Bramley

Local Community Newspaper - Southwell, Nottinghamshire

"We all really enjoyed your performance and your 'get on with it' spirit.  As the weather was so poor we were amazed that the audience came at all - but for them to stay for the whole event was incredible. We counted over 100 people as audience, but we have heard from many people that were planning to come if the weather had been better - I think we would easily have had 400+.  It is a tribute to you and the Lace City Singers that the audience sat it out. It was a high quality performance and varied programme of music, and we would certainly like to work with both groups again in the future." Clare Janes

Arts Development Manager - Broxtowe Borough Council

"Everyone at this event (Nottingham University) really appreciated the music that Essentially Brass provided, and thanks you guys for your participation. We shall indeed bear Esseantially Brass in mind for future events. Thanks and God bless." Prayer Harvest Ministries

"Please pass on our huge thanks for making our wedding day at Ludlow Castle so perfect... you guys were great!!" Kate & Chris Molloy