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| High Society is a professional, highly
versatile brass quintet performing a wide range of music including jazz
from the 20's to 40's, easy listening, dixie jazz and now as a fun German
oompah band. London / South East based. |
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| Price Guide: £550 + | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This artist is suitable for/as: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wedding music, corporate entertainment, music for the reception, music for the wedding ceremony, brass band performances, dixie band, New Orleans jazz music, outdoor events, promotions, football songs, plus other events. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Profile |
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| The players have been together since
1995 and are all exceptionally qualified in their field. Between them they
have won the Young Musician of the Year back in 1980, studied at the Royal
College of Music and performed regularly with London show orchestras. 1st Trumpet - Elaine studied trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music. In 1980 she was the Brass Champion of the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition, which subsequently led to various engagements throughout Europe and Britain. Elaine currently teaches trumpet and piano for the Kent Music School French Horn - Tracey is the newest member of the quintet joining us in 1998. She studied french horn at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Since graduating she has combined peripatetic teaching with a career as a professional horn player performing regularly with London show orchestras. Tuba - Geoff served for six years with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Band as a Tuba player. He founded Premier Brass in 1995 after leaving the army. Geoff freelances as a tuba player with orchestras and other ensembles in the South East and is currently studying for a music degree.2nd Trumpet - Tim studied trumpet at the Royal College of Music. He now freelances as a trumpet player in South East orchestras and shows, and conducts Gillingham Concert Brass. He was a founding member of Premier Brass and has played with us since 1995.Trombone - David is a freelance trombone player based in Surrey. He performs with local orchestras and pit bands on a regular basis. David is the professional music arranger for the group. The band have recently put together a repertoire which is perfect to accompany sporting events such as the World Cup. Please ask for further details. Recent clients include; The Chelsea Flower Show, The Conservative Party Conference, Connex South East Trains and the ISS Kosovan Childrens Appeal. A typical performance is for 2 hours of live music. Options: High Society now offer 2 more superb options making them one of the most versatile brass bands in the UK. Premiere Fanfares: Seeking to add pomp and ceremony to an auspicious occasion? The addition of 2 or 3 trumpeters to announce dignitaries, special guests or frank key moments throughout an event will make a very memorable occasion. Premiere Oomph!!: A superb 5 or 6 piece oompah band ideal for fun, singalong or drinking themes. Their entertaining front man will guarantee a night to remember. Lederhosen are a must!! |
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| Testimonials | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Very co-operative and easy
to work with. Good play list which went down very well with the audience." J Freund - De La Warr Pavillion "Excellent musicians! Very accommdating - Thank you. Loved the Wallace and Gromit theme tune, one of our favourites." Mr & Mrs Bond, wedding "We would like to express our thanks to High Society for performing at our daughter's wedding. Having live music of such high standard made the day even more special. We have had many complementary comments form our guests." Mr & Mrs B.L.Reeves, Wales "The band went out of their way to be helpful - they met all our requests with a high level of professionalism and skill. They played really well and had put a lot of thought in to the show. We could not have wished for more - thank you." Nicky Ostwald - private party "...5 very talented people playing some great tunes." S Griffiths, Chelsea flower show |
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| Selected Repertoire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Air on the g string Rondeau from abdelazar Humoresque Pavane Eine kleine nachtmusik Turkish march Overture william tell Overture to the magic flute La rejouissance Sabre dance Handels water music Cortege from "mlada" Puttin' on the ritz Mood indigo Moonlight serenade The nearness of you Ain't misbehavin'In the mood Four hits for five Strike up the band Anything goes Easy listening Tuba tiger rag Amazing grace King of the road Cantina band from "star wars" Bohemian rhapsody The way we were The james bond theme La cumparisita My heart will go on from The pink panther One voice Can you feel the love tonight When i'm sixty four Hey jude Can't buy me love Wedding march Bridal march Trumpet tune Trumpet voluntary Let the bright seraphim The liberty bell The stars and stripes forever Colonel bogey The washington post Rule britannia The thunderer This is just a small selection of the bands repertoire which features over 2,000 pieces of music |
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| Telephone: 0845 675 1311 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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