Thursday the 25th September saw the first performance of the newly formed Cornwall Symphonic Brass with a concert given in Truro Methodist Church, Cornwall, England. The music performed was varied and provided the audience with an entertaining and enjoyable evening. One member of the audience said ‘I was so glad I came to the inaugural concert of Cornwall Symphonic Brass last Thursday. It was full of such lively and interesting pieces’ another said the he ‘did not know what to expect but was surprised with the quality of music and the playing’
The ensembles Musical Director, Graham Boag commented ‘I was very pleased with tonight’s performance and I would like to thank all the players for their time over the past couple of months. I would also like to thank Philip Hunt (BBC Radio ‘Sounds of Brass’) and Philip Davey (Organ) for helping make tonight’s concert a success. Looking to the future I think the ensemble will quickly have an excellent reputation for its music making and entertainment’.
Despite the excellent concert preparations did not go without a hitch. One of the ensembles Trumpet players, Robin, fell whilst out walking along the costal path on the Sunday before and broke one wrist and smashed the opposite elbow which needed to be operated on. Luckily a replacement was found in time for the Wednesday night rehearsal. Robin is now at home recovering from his spell in Hospital.
The ensemble have already had enquiries about playing at other venues in Cornwall and should anyone be interested in booking the group you can contact Graham at grahamboag20816@aol.com