Manchester Chamber Brass is a dynamic brass quintet formed in 2022, comprising five music graduates who are active as musicians, tutors, workshop leaders, arrangers, directors, and arts managers. Each member performs in various orchestras, bands, and ensembles across Manchester. The quintet has performed at a variety of events, including music school festivals, Christmas concerts, and care home performances in locations such as Manchester, Chester (King's Moat Garden Village), Whalley Range, Prestwich, and Middlewich. Their repertoire spans from ancient music to modern compositions and arrangements, showcasing their versatility and passion for brass music.
Our Members
- Paul Crompton - horn
- Stefanie Farr - trombone
- Dave Greenland - trumpet
- Eve Harrison - trumpet
- Christopher Lydon - tuba
Honourable mentions to steadfast supporters: in the trumpet seats, Ian Cull, and Wilf Redmond on horn.
Some of our favourite repertoire
Washington Post (Sousa), Water Music Hornpipe (Handel), La Réjouissance (Handel), Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity (Holst), Nessun Dorma (Puccini), Cabaret Medley (Kander and Ebb), I Got Rhythm (Gershwin), Battle Suite (Scheidt), Ewald Quintets, Fancies, Toyes and Dreames (Fanarby), and many more!
