Meet our Performers
Introducing:
Cor8
Wigfield Brass Quintet
The Funnybones
West London Tuba Quartet
COR8
Cor8 is a dynamic horn octet formed of London-based freelancers. Born in 2018 out of the realisation that, across the London music colleges, our cohort was almost entirely women, Cor8 share a love for collaborative performance and inspiring young players. The ensemble brings together musicians from England, Ireland, Wales, Portugal and Bulgaria with the aim to bring a rich blend of genres and new music commissions to audiences across the UK and Ireland.
Cor8 have performed at Saffron Hall, Ely Cathedral, Milton Court, West Road Concert Hall, Kennington Park, St. Peter’s by the Waterfront and were featured performers and workshop leaders at the British Horn Festival 2019.
As freelancers, Cor8’s members have performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra, orchestra of the Royal Opera House, English National Opera, Welsh National Opera and Garsington Opera. Our players have also had seats in pit orchestras across the UK, and each have extensive education portfolios.
During the global pandemic, Cor8 launched ‘Cor8 Horn Club’, a monthly club on Zoom bringing together horn players of all abilities and from all around the world, each session with a different theme involving bespoke arrangements to play along online, performance opportunities, breakout groups and games. The ensemble’s name is a play on the term “quorate”; which is synonymous with diplomacy and equality - qualities that sit at the heart of the ethos of the ensemble.
For individual biographies, please click here:
The Funnybones
The Funny Bones are an ensemble formed at the Royal Academy of Music in the heart of London, brought together by their mutual love of chamber music and the way it can be expressed so uniquely through the trombone. They aspire to extend this love of their music as far as they can, enjoying not only the traditional trombone repertoire but also writing many arrangements for the group themselves, with the aim to curate a diverse array of pieces which can cater to the strengths of each player in the quartet.
The ensemble are the 2024 winners of the Musicians’ Company Brass Ensemble Prize, leaving them delighted to be Young Artists of the Company. The group are proud to be under the tutelage of the likes of Ian Bousfield, Peter Moore, Matthew Gee and Bob Hughes, which they believe has been an important factor in their success as an ensemble. Collectively, the members of The Funny Bones have performed at numerous prestigious venues, such as the Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, the Auditorio Nacional de España and as a group are proud to have performed at Regent Hall, within the Royal Academy of Music in the Birmingham Conservatoire Recital Hall, and within many other beautiful venues across London and further.
Amelia Lewis – tenor trombone
Jack Myles – tenor trombone
Miguel Zoco Sesma – tenor trombone
Cameron Bahmaie – bass trombone
Hear us play:
Wigfield Brass Quintet
Royal College of Music presents
Wigfield Brass Quintet
Stone Tung & Isaac Holt trumpets
Amelia Lawson horn Milly Deering trombone
Nathan Mansell tuba
West London Tuba Quartet
The West London Tuba Quartet is a highly regarded brass ensemble composed of four tuba players, all alumni of the Royal College of Music. Renowned for their exceptional musicianship, the members frequently perform with London’s most prominent orchestras, bringing their expertise and passion to every performance.
Their most recent performance at Regent Hall showcased their artistry and commitment to redefining the role of the tuba in contemporary music.
Their dynamic performances showcase the tuba’s versatility across a wide repertoire, from classical and jazz to contemporary works. The ensemble is celebrated for its innovative arrangements and engaging performances, captivating audiences across the UK.
Dedicated to excellence and creativity, with a mission to inspire and entertain, the quartet continues to inspire new appreciation for the tuba and its unique place in the world of music.
Players:
Steve Calow
Barnaby Slade
Alexander Miller
Thomas Torley
Chiswick Brass Festival C.I.C.
Company Number: 16191429
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