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The Wessex Brass Quintet

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Education/School Workshops - National Lottery Funding

The quintet is committed to working with Schools, Colleges and Universities and has been delighted to have given masterclasses and workshops across The Wessex region. The group thoroughly enjoys meeting and sharing their musical ideas and skills with younger brass players and are happy to work within music departments assisting to form new bands or ensembles. Since 1997, in partnership with The Winchester Music School, the quintet has been Ensemble in Residence at King Alfred’s College, Winchester and has been fortunate to be able to work with music students and staff.

During the Summer Academic Term 2002 WBQ has been fortunate to secure an "Awards for All" National Lottery Grant to provide Educational Concerts/Workshops in Schools across Hampshire. Each concert has included music spanning 3 centuries including music from popular television programmes, Broadway Musicals, Classical works and current cinema releases. All concerts have included elements from the National Curriculum Science and Sound Programme together with @Hands On' activities for pupils and staff from the Attainment Targets set including Listening, Appraising, Performing and Composing.

The WBQ is pleased to be able to continue its annual Education/Schools Workshop Programme and the Annual Festival 'Brass Ablaze', which brings together young musicians spanning all age range from beginners in Year 4 right up to Degree Students studying locally in the Performing Arts and Music Spheres. WBQ welcomes enquiries from School's Directors of Music and Music Curriculum Co-ordinators. Please see contacts details page for further information, costs and curriculum related matters.



Ropley CE Primary School. Ropley, Alresford
Thursday 13 June 2002

"Opening number - Theme from Star Wars"

"In the beginning ......"

"Now you hear it .....

....now you feel it"

"Good game ... scores on the doors!"

"His team 8 points - Her team 7 points!..."

Hollybrook Junior School, Southampton
Thursday 20 June 2002

"Great Start....."

"Trombone to the fore"

"Quality not quantity"

"Hold it high and blow...."

Cheriton Primary School, Alresford
Thursday 27 June 2002

Let's get started..."

"Now it's your turn....."

"Now we have a French Horn!!!!!!!!"

"Watch out! Here comes an elephant!"

"Now it's the teacher's turn....."

Perins Community School, Alresford
Thursday 4 July 2002

"Setting up"

"What's this animal?"

"In full swing"

"Buzzing...."

"How heavy is a tuba?"

Blackfield Junior School, Southampton
Thursday 11 July 2002

"Off we go agin...."

"Now it's your turn...."

"Oh no, it's the elephant again..."

"Let the teachers have a go!!!"

"Final thanks"

The Kings Primary School, West End, Southampton
Thursday 18 July 2002

"Star Wars again - the last time this term"

"Let the children blow"

"The teachers are at it again"

"A budding tubist"

"Another budding tubist"