Welcome to Thistle Brass, the exciting young brass quintet based in Glasgow, Scotland. The group is fast making a name for itself as one of the UK’s most exciting and innovative young chamber ensembles. Thistle Brass has performed in a highly diverse range of settings and contexts, from the Orkney Islands to the Great Wall of China, from major music festivals and concert clubs to state and civic occasions.
Thistle Brass has built a reputation for concerts presented in its own inimitable and entertaining style. The group has an expansive and diverse repertoire and is equally at home performing classical to jazz, from serious to lunatic, whether performing new commissions from composers of today, or loosening its ties in a selection of its distinctive lighter repertoire.
Here, you can find out more about us, our concerts and appearances, our extensive education work and how to contact us!
News
7th April : We recently completed the second part of our Tunnell Trust tour in March, which proved very successful with concerts and education workshops in Stranraer, Tighnabruaich, Galashiels and Peebles.
Music in Peebles said:
'thank you for your excellent concert last night - a great mix of wonderful musicianship and humour. Hope fully you can return to the Borders in the not too distrant future, when we look forward to hearing you again.'
Two upcoming concerts to look out for are Inverness Chamber Music Society and West Kilbride Music Club in April will be followed by the final recording sessions for our forthcoming CD, entitled 'Farewell to Stromness', which will be available to purchase through this site in the coming months.
RSAMD: We are also very pleased to announce our appointment as Ensemble in Association with the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, where we will be performing both concerts and workshops in the near future. Check back soon for more information!'
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