Ensembles
In addition to playing as a full band, some of our band members have taken the initiative to form smaller ensembles. These groups perform for charitable organisations, official engagements and private functions. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you’d like to book them for your event.
The Saxophone Quartet
The Trinity Saxophone Quartet rehearse and perform together regularly. They enjoy playing a wide variety of musical styles, including classical, ragtime, swing and pop.
Some of their recent engagements have been at The Liberty of Earley House assisted living facility and the Wargrave British Legion. In addition, they performed You’ve Got a Friend in Me and Gabriel’s Oboe at one of our concerts. If you’ve got a moment, you can check out a couple of their videos here.
The Clarinet Ensemble
Over the years, different combinations of Trinity Concert Band’s clarinettists, ranging from three to eight players, have played at our concerts and various local events. For instance, garden parties at The Liberty of Earley House, Christmas parties for the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre, birthday and wedding celebrations, and even at a mayoral inauguration!
They play a broad range of music, including classical transcriptions, original compositions and their own arrangements. In short, they can cover almost anything, from Mozart to ABBA!
4Bones Trombone Quartet
Two of our resident trombonists are members of 4Bones. Each member of 4Bones has a wealth of experience playing in local bands, groups and orchestras. On hearing one of their recordings, Classic FM’s John Suchet said, “I love the sound of four trombones – so mellow and a nice rhythm too”. So, be prepared to discover how great a group of four trombones can sound!
The quartet performs classical and ragtime pieces, plus music from stage and screen. In addition, they enjoy playing contemporary music composed for four trombones.
5Ts Brass Quintet
The 5Ts Brass Quintet comprises two trumpets, two trombones and a tuba. So, 5Ts! Three of the five ensemble members are former Army musicians, and the other two had careers in IT. All five members are now retired or semi-retired, so they can give concerts during the day and in the evenings.
The quintet plays light classical pieces, folk songs, contemporary popular music and original compositions for brass ensembles. 5Ts members are:
- John Sayer – Trumpet
- Phil Graham – Trumpet
- Stephen Kerry – Alto Trombone
- Dave Robson – Tenor Trombone
- Len Tyler – Tuba