Category: Portfolio
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Brass Tracks 18 Oct 25 – By Nick Sands
The 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 .. err yes .. King Henry VIII (before he turned mass murderer)…
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Torphichen Summer Nights Music
Torphichen Summer Nights Music is a concert series which start at the end of May until September. Brass Tracks performed at the opening night performing in the unique and intimate setting of Torphichen Kirk. Interval drinks were served in the atmospheric setting of Torphichen Preceptory – which added a special ambiance to the evening.
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St Michaels Church, Festival
23/08/2024 “… a smashing recital at St. Michael’s … everyone enjoyed every minute of it…. a fantastic quintet and the chemistry you enjoy together is warmly felt by your audiences. The programme was beautifully crafted and there was so much to like: the Bach fugue, the Handel and RVW suite, and the two medleys —…
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Morningside United Church
22/08/2025 We gave a concert of music across 500 years starting with 16c music arranged for Brass Quintet and on to the Beatles & Abba! It was an entertaining selection for our last Fringe show and we were pleased by the wonderful audience reaction at the end. The acoustic in this church is wonderful for…
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St Marks, Festival
17/08/2025 Experience the vibrant energy of dance through the centuries in an extraordinary brass ensemble concert! Journey across 400 years showcasing the evolution of the music from Baroque elegance to lively jazz and modern grooves. Marvel at the powerful sound of brass instruments bringing minuets, waltzes, tangos and more to life in this dynamic performance.…
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Skibo Castle
28/06/2025 Invited back to Skibo Castle where we performed for anther celebratory Garden Party for their 25th anniversary of The Carnegie Club. It was a bit windy but we played our way through a varied programme of upbeat 1960/70s & 1980s music that was once again complemented by the guests . The hospitality was again…
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Skibo Castle
24/05/2025 The group travelled to Skibo Castle in Sutherland and performed for the guests as part of the 25th anniversary of The Carnegie Club. We were well received playing a wide range of popular music at their well attended garden party in the splendid grounds of the castle. Their hospitality was top class and we…
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Grange over Sands Workshop & Performance
3/05/2024 “… a band of highly accomplished musicians… Engaging the young minds with a mixture of thrilling performances and interactive activities, Brass Tracks left a mark on the students, stimulating their curiosity and passion for music. One headteacher echoed the sentiment of many, sharing: “the children were mesmerised within minutes and thoroughly enjoyed it. In…
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Stockbridge Church
5/4/2024 As part of a very good lunchtime series Brass Tracks performed a programme of favourites for the substantial audience who attended and clapped with gusto! A very warm group which included quite a few kids which was good to see.
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St Mark`s Festival Performance
“Brass Tracks, the five-strong group performing their take on movie and theatre soundtracks, is celebrating its tenth anniversary of live performances this year. This shows in the ease they have in playing together and the comfortable banter with the audience….what Brass Tracks manage to do is bring the power and fullness of the melody into…
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