St. George’s Day Brass Concert
23rd April 7:00PM
St. Nicolas Church, Pevensey
St. Nicolas church, Pevensey hosts Harvey’s Brass at a concert on April 23rd at 7:00PM.
It is their first concert at the church as part of the church’s 800th anniversary fund raising programme. Tickets are £10.
“We are really thrilled to have this outstanding ten piece symphonic brass ensemble give a concert in our wonderful acoustics,” said George Stephens, deputy church warden at St. Nicolas. ‘It will be a fun evening and their first concert at the church. The programme includes a mixture of well known classical and modern music, some big-band arrangements, and dance music. Composers are as varied as Quincy-Jones, Handel, Gershwin, Joplin, Offenbach, Sondheim, Quincy-Jones and many more with pieces from a wide selection of musical genres.”
Harvey’s Brass is based in Sussex and made up of experienced musicians from across the county. It was formed in 2003 by Neal Bland and Peter Cowlett, and received generous early sponsorship from the Harvey’s Brewery based in Lewes. Its aim is to play music from the Renaissance to the modern day, including modern arrangements specifically for the group.
The group has performed in over 30 concerts across the breadth of Sussex, and included guest artists such as Crispian Steele-Perkins and local jazz trombonist Mark Bassey. They have a regular berth at the Eastbourne bandstand during the summer, and also perform in various music festivals and churches around the county.
Concert Tickets are available from George at 01424 216651, g.stephens45@btinternet.com, or at the door.
The concert is supported by Gaby Hardwicke, BPE Communications, 1066 Country, Priory Court Hotel, Starshine Music, Carr Taylor Wines, Visick Cars Pevensey Town Trust and Wealden District Council.