Author: John Sampson
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Kevock Choir and Brass Tracks.
Brass Tracks were asked to perform two sets with the Kevock Choir conducted by Graham Lovett in Greyfriars Church in Edinburgh. Both the groups complemented each other with their choice of music performing them with flair,sensitivity & elan to a full house. It was a pleasure to be part of such a well received concert.…
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Falling For Figaro
Members of Brass Tracks took part in filming as musicians in the movie “Falling for Figaro” filmed in Scotland in 2020. Any excuse to to get their makeup done and glam up led to two days filming on set with Joanna Lumley,Daniella Macdonald & Hugh Skinner. Photo of Robert Fraser,Fiona Mclean-Williamson & Robert Newth. 2020.01.16&17
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Wilfred Church Kirkharle,Northumberland 2019.08.28
This was part of the Kirkharle Summer Concert Series held in this beautiful old church dedicated to St Wilfrid (634-709AD) with most of the building dating back to 1336 This lovely church is simply built with a chancel and nave with many stones in the chancel having original mason’s marks, a direct link to the…
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Inverurie Music Society 2026.04.26
Inverurie was a very enjoyable concert with a big appreciative audience. We thank them for a splendid meal before the concert where we got to meet and chat to three of their board who were really lovely people who care deeply about the area. A lovely big audience in a lovely church which the society…
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Morpeth Music Society 2026.04.09
We were fortunate to be part of the Morpeth Music Society`s 80th anniversary season and have the privilege of being the final group in the season! Morpeth Methodist Church is a warm and comfortable venue in the centre of Morpeth. The modern church has great acoustics and was perfect for the sound of Brass particularly…
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Dumfries Music Society, The Bridge 2026.03.29
A lovely large audience at The Bridge Dumfries where we played an ambitious programme of quintet music including some new material. It was very well received and we really enjoyed performing there. Kate the Organiser wrote, “We had a real treat on Sunday – the concert given by Brass Tracks was so varied and very…
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Dalswinton House Fundraiser 2026.03.28
We were really happy to go to Dalswinton House in Dumfriesshire at the invitation of Pedro & Sarah to play for invited guests to raise money for the Unusual Cafe, an important resource in Dumfries and which is clearly doing great things for the community of Dumfries and importantly, has impressive and ambitious plans for…
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Carols at Morningside United Church 14.12.2025
For a third time Brass Tracks enjoyed performing Christmas music & carols with the choir and congregation of MUC under Musical director Drew Crighton. We really enjoyed the fellowship and love the acoustic in the church. The team was: David McLeod & John Sampson, Trumpets; James Goodenough, Horn; Fiona Maclean Williamson , Trombone; & Robert…
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Brass with the Kevock Choir 13.12.2025
Brass Tracks performed in Palmerston Place Church with the wonderful Kevock choir conducted by Graham Lovett. We had fun being part of a sellout concert playing many new Christmas arrangements for brass as well as traditional ones. The team was : David Mcleod & John Sampson, Trumpets; Alex Stead, Horn; Kelan Rooney, Trombone; & Robert…
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Skye Chamber Concerts 18.10.2025
Reviews Skye Chamber Concerts.Brass Tracks 18 Oct 25 – By Nick SandsThe 2025-26 programme of Skye Chamber Music got off to a great start last Saturday afternoon with a concert by Brass Tracks, Scotland’s most exciting and engaging brass quintet. They performed an imaginative variety of music from classical pieces by Bach, Handel and ..…
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