Brassroots: Inspiring a love of music
Brassroots strives to cultivate the London area community’s knowledge and appreciation of music by presenting a wide range of musical works, with a special focus on showcasing Canadian composers and arrangers.
Brassroots engages in exciting artistic collaborations with a diverse variety of musical ensembles and artists in our community. Along with our regular concert season Brassroots frequently performs as guest artists throughout Southwestern Ontario at concert series, conferences and churches. As well the ensemble performs for not-for-profit and charitable organizations.
Brassroots is deeply committed to encouraging the development of young brass players, through our Junior Brassroots ensemble. In addition Brassroots has held three youth brass competitions.
Contact Us
Brassroots accepts a limited number of out of town engagements each year. We are available to perform full length concerts or to collaborate with other groups. Brassroots is especially suited for collaboration with choirs having provided accompaniments for many of the well-known compositions for choir and brass either for individual instruments, quintets or chamber ensemble.
Enquiries regarding Brassroots should be directed to:
Email: info@brassroots.ca
Players who may be interested in auditioning for Brassroots should contact:
Julia Vaughan – personnel manager
713 Rowntree Avenue
London, Ontario
N6C 2L9
Phone: 519-642-4995
Mobile: 519-673-7772
j.vaughan@rogers.com
Young Brass Players alert!
Brassroots is interested in young brass players. It is an important facet of our mission statement.
If you are an enthusiastic brass player at advanced High School or University level and would like to ‘sit in’ at a rehearsal, please call Julia Vaughan (contact details above). We would be delighted to give you the opportunity to gain experience sitting next to one of our experienced professionals.
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