Farnaby arr Howarth: Fancies, Toyes and Dreames
Handel arr Mills/Meads: Suite from the Water Music
Mozart arr Stidwill: Allegro from the Horn Quintet
Victor Ewald: Andante and Vivo from Quintet No 3 in Db major, Op 7
Andre Previn: Outings for Brass
Handel arr Harvey: Variations – The Harmonious Blacksmith
Holborne Brass Ensemble is composed of freelance players based in the Midlands and was originally formed in 1985. The members of the ensemble have performed with many notable orchestras such as the English Philharmonic Orchestra, the English Symphony Orchestra, the CBSO and other ensembles such as the Black Dyke, Foden’s and Desford brass bands.
The group’s distinctive style combines first-rate musicianship with versatility ensuring that it remains a popular choice for a wide variety of high-quality performance events and concerts.
Whilst the group is essentially a quintet, it regularly augments its personnel to meet the musical demands of individual concerts.
The Quintet members are:
Trevor Jones: Trumpet
Greg McEwan: Trumpet
Timothy Stidwill: Horn
Les Whitehouse: Trombone
Philip Green: Tuba
