The Brunswick Green

GOLDEN GATE BRASS & AD LIB COLLECTIVE

Sunday 12th November 2017

In November 2017, Golden Gate Brass collaborated with Ad Lib Collective’s Thea Rossen and Jesse Deane to put on a concert at the Brunswick Green. This was part of a larger series of concerts established by students of the Australian National Academy of Music. The set was comprised of well known works arranged by our very own Jackson Bankovic, and was a great way to engage with audiences who wouldn’t often hear a live brass quintet.

For more information on Ad Lib Collective, check out their website here.

Golden Gate Brass & Corelia Quintet

Tuesday 24th October 2017

At a concert held by ANAM for a private function in Melbourne CBD, Golden Gate Brass were privileged to share the stage with the Corelia Quintet. After performing a set each, Corelia and Golden Gate Brass combined to perform an arrangement of George Gershwin’s ‘An American in Paris’, arranged for the combined ensemble by our trombonist, Jackson. It was fantastic to work alongside these extremely talented musicians and we were very grateful to have shared the stage with them.

National Gallery of Victoria

HOKUSAI EXHIBITION

Wednesday 11th October 2017

Shortly after arriving back from Bermagui, Golden Gate Brass performed at the opening of the Hokusai Exhibit in the National Gallery of Victoria. Fitting in with the theme of the exhibit, the quintet premiered their own fiendish arrangement of Debussy’s La Mer, arranged by trumpet player, Fletch. It was great to be a part of the celebrations surrounding the exhibit.

Bermagui Tour

Four Winds Residency

Saturday 16th - Saturday 30th July, 2017

In September 2017, Golden Gate Brass travelled to regional NSW to undertake a two week residency with Four Winds in partnership with ANAM. Whilst there, they worked with the wonderful team at Four Winds to promote music at local schools, libraries, and homes by giving interactive performances that taught young children about music as well as introducing them to brass instruments. The ensemble also worked as tutors at South Coast Music Camp in Bega, where they coached sessions and played alongside local students and musicians, sharing their experience with those who wouldn’t have access to many professional musicians. At the end of the residency, Golden Gate Brass appeared in concert at the Windsong Pavilion at Four Winds, where they performed a program of large symphonic arrangements. This was a truly memorable experience for the quintet and they are itching to return to the Sapphire Coast and see all the wonderful people from the region.

Be sure to read up on the developments and amazing work done at Four Winds.