The Quintet includes Tristram Williams (trumpet), David Elton (trumpet), Ben Jacks (horn), Scott Kinmont (trombone) and Shannon Pittaway (bass trombone).

The Quintet is touring regional NSW for Musica Viva with a program ranging from ancient songs of love and loss to the electrifying rhythms of West Side Story.

The program, Street Song, showcases the full spectrum of these expressive qualities, with music spanning over five hundred years - some written specifically for brass quintet, some arranged for this ensemble. 

Appearing in Tamworth, Gunnedah, Coolah, Grafton and Dubbo, the five celebrated brass players will also visit secondary schools, hold masterclasses and work with local ensembles such as the Gunnedah Shire Band.

“Leave all your expectations of brass music at the door,” trombonist Scott Kinmont said.

“While brass instruments are known for being loud and exciting - and there will be a fair share of this in our concerts –  they can also be sweet and lyrical.

“You simply cannot recreate the live music experience –  that ‘electricity’ that is generated in the room between the performers and their audience.

“Attempts to capture this has proved elusive for even the most expensive home theatres and stereo systems –  why should this experience be limited to the big cities?,” Kinmont said.

The concert will be held at the Gunnedah Shire Band Hall on Saturday, April 29 from 6pm. Bookings via www.gunnedahconservatorium.com.au/articles/77