Resources for Brass
Discover a range of resources to support brass teaching and learning, and for preparing for an exam using Trinity’s new Brass Syllabus 2019-2022.
Technical Work
Grade 1 technical exercise performance: ‘Threesy-peasy’ (for finger technique)
Watch the Grade 1 technical exercise ‘Threesy-peasy’ performed by NYBBS member Aidan McCallum.
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Grade 1 technical exercise performance: ‘March to the Top’ (for articulation)
Watch the Grade 1 technical exercise ‘March to the Top’ performed by NYBBS member Ailish Grace.
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Grade 1 technical exercise performance: ‘I Am an Elephant’ (for breath control or rhythm)
Watch the Grade 1 technical exercise ‘I Am an Elephant’ performed by NYBBS member Laura Carter.
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Pieces
Initial piece performance: ‘Polish Sea Shanty’ (cornet)
Watch the Initial piece ‘Polish Sea Shanty’ performed by NYBBS member Emma Greig.
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Initial piece performance: ‘Freewheeling Three-wheeler’ (trumpet)
Watch the Initial piece ‘Freewheeling Three-wheeler’ performed by NYBBS member Polly Parker.
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Initial piece performance: ‘Wrap It Up’ (cornet)
Watch the Initial piece ‘Wrap It Up’ performed by NYBBS member Amber Gourway.
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Pathways
Brass Pathways Video: Jonathan Rees, tuba
Hear from Jonathan Rees about what it's like to be a freelance brass musician.
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Brass Pathways Video: Nic Jones & Zoë Perkins
Hear from students Nic Jones and Zoë Perkins about what it's like to be a freelance brass musician.
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Brass Pathways Video: Danae Eggen & Matthew Payne
Hear from students Danae Eggen and Matthew Payne about what it's like to be a freelance brass musician.
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our Brass Exams
Introducing our Brass Syllabus 2019-2022
Watch our video to find out about our Brass Syllabus 2019-2022.
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