Melbourne Brass Ensemble
Formed In 1979, the Melbourne Brass Ensemble has established itself as one of Australia’s leading chamber music exponents, regularly performing for such organisations as the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Musica Viva, and Music in the Round. The Ensemble has made it a policy to commission Australian compositions to add new dimension to its repertoire.
Geoffrey Payne (trumpet) joined the Sydney Orchestra in 1976 and was appointed Associate Principal Trumpet of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1979. He was the winner of the ABC Instrumental and Vocal Competition in 1982, and in 1984 first prizewinner in the International Music Competition held in Budapest. David Farrands (trumpet) holds a Diploma of Music from the Victorian College of the Arts and is much sought as a freelance musician, with such orchestras as the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Victoria State Opera Orchestra, Australian Pops Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Graeme Dennlss (horn) holds a B.A. (Music) and Graduate Diploma from the Queensland Conservatorium. After three years with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra he was appointed Principal Third Horn In the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1981. He has also achieved success as a composer with recent. performances of his works by the Philharmonia of Melbourne and the Solitaire Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble.
Kenneth McClimont (tenor trombone) holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Melbourne. After teaching for the Education Department, he joined the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1973, where he is now Associate Principal Trombone. He is on the staff of the Victorian College of the Arts.
Eric Klay (bass trombone) has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Melbourne. After performing with the Elizabethan Trust Melbourne Orchestra as Principal Bass Trombonist, he was appointed to that position in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1977. He is on the staff of the Victorian College of the Arts and the University of Melbourne’
Melbourne Brass Ensemble is featured on the following titles
Tone-stuffs
This CD by the Melbourne Brass Esemble features an interesting and varied program by five Australian composers. The playing is dynamic and accurate; the sound is full and the acoustic of the recording is very true to life.
Melbourne Brass Ensemble also appears on
Hymns For All Seasons
16 more hymns from Cantus Choro, sung in the grand acoustic of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. The hymns start with Advent and trace the great events of the Christian year. With Norman Kaye and the Melbourne Brass Ensemble.