Creative Exchange

A massive congratulations to the UoB Brass Band, who this weekend travelled to Bangor to compete in the tenth edition of UniBrass, a competition that brings together the best University Brass Bands in the country. This year they played a programme based on duels, which included the programmatic and incredibly entertaining arrangement of ‘Tom and Jerry’ by Scott Bradley and a thrilling performance of ‘Duel of Fates’ from John Williams’ A Phantom Menace Suite . However, the climax was their performance of Liszteria, a captivating piece for xylophone duet. The two soloists, Edward Ault and Stephen Cook, accompanied by the other percussionists, Cameron Chandler and Liz Chapman won the University’s second ever award at these competitions, being awarded the Best Percussion Section. The band’s sixth place finish means that they are the highest placed unauditioned Brass Band at the event, and with almost 60 players on stage, were also the largest band to play. This is a wonderful achievement for all involved, and shows again the fantastic opportunities offered to all students of whatever musical background in University Music.

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Following a successful AGM, we are pleased to announce the incoming committee for 2020! Find the committee list and contact information here . President: Charlie Westbrook Secretary: Fenella Purkess Mailing and Membership Officer: Helen Grout Publicity Officers: Kathryn Titcomb and Thomas Knollys Social Media Officers: Emma Ward and Holly Leal Social Secretaries: Katy Minter and Kitty Smets Online Administrator: Alexander Agnew Health and Wellbeing Representative: Jacob Bussell Equality and Diversity Representative: Fiona Clark Philharmonic Orchestra Coordinator: Emma Brown Symphony Orchestra Coordinator: Isabella Bartlett Jazz Orchestra Manager: Peter Batchelar Brass Band Manager: Hannah Beech Chamber Choir Managers: Emily Sampson and Emily Peak Clarinet Choir Manager: Naomi Guest Flute Choir Manager: Katie Ratcliffe Sax Choir Manager: Ed Commander String Orchestra Manager: Caitlin Lobo Samba Band Manager: Rebecca Snoad Wind Band Manager: Eleanor Rees and TBC University Chorus Managers: Alice Britton and Abigail Davies Chamber Music Managers: Curtis Vetter and Reuben Tozer-Loft Creative Exchange Manager: Lizzie Knatt Jazz Collective Manager: Seb Rolley