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About Us

Dedicated to exploring and celebrating existing repertoire, as well as commisioning work by new and established composers.

Positivly approaching music with our own unique instrumentation.

Rosamund Brass are developing/exploring the repertoire available to brass quartets, and sharing their passion for that brass chamber music as far and wide as possible.       
Most of all we are loving our journey in this musical escipade.

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Our Achievements

Rosamund Brass have performed in multiple concerts and events in the UK. In May 2022, the quartet competed in the RNCM's 2022 Phillip Jones' Brass Prize and despite being one of the youngest groups in the competition, they went on to win it. The ensemble went on to compete at The Chris Rowland Ensemble of the Year Prize where they won the audience vote prize. The quartet then repeated both of these accomplishments in 2023. Here are some of their highlights:

  • Performing at the RNCM Festival of Brass
  • Supporting BBC Philharmonic at The Bridgewater Hall
  • Performing on the ITV Christmas Carol Service with Jane McDonald
  • Performing on BBC Radio 4

Our Involvments

Individually, members have been involved with professional ensembles such as the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, Carlton Main and Frickley Colliery band, Halle Orchestra and Bergen Philharmonic. With these ensembles, our members have performed all over Europe in some of the world’s finest venues, such as:

  • Royal Albert Hall
  • Bridgewater Hall
  • KKL Lucerne
  • Grieg Hall
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Our History

Rosamund Brass was formed in September 2020 by friends who are all studying at the Royal Northern College of Music. The members have known eachother for a considerably longer time however, as some were previous members of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britan, as well as other competing Youth Bands.

Rosamund's Aims

The quartet aim to develop the repertoire available to brass quartets and improve the quality of their performances, to share these performances to a wide reach audience. They also aim to develop their skills within outreach work, bringing music to the younger generation.

Rosamund's Vision

Rosamund Brass hopes in the future to have commisions from successful composers, also having the opportunity to premier them in established venues and festivals. They also hope to have repertoire recorded onto an album in the future, to present to concert promoters and music festivals.

Rosamund Players

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Seb Williman

Seb is currently in his 4th year of studies at the Royal Northern College of Music. Seb’s playing career starting in brass bands and has played for the likes of Grimethorpe Colliery, The Fairey Band and more recently was principal cornet for the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band Seb is studying trumpet with Tracey Redfern and is currently engaged in a busy freelance schedule, performing regularly across the UK with a variety of bands, ensembles, groups and productions A few personal highlights for Seb so far are reaching the Semi-Final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award in 2018. Being the featured soloist at Brass in Concert 2022 with Carlton Main and winning the RNCM Philip Jones Brass Prize for the second year in a row (‘22, ‘23) with Rosamund Brass
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Adam Hofland-Ward

Adam is a 4th year student at the RNCM, under the tuition of Rodger Webster and Richard Marshall. Adam started brass banding at the age of 8 and since has occupied principle seats at various bands, such as soprano cornet for the Grimethorpe Colliery Band and the Rothwell Temperance Band, and more recently made appearances on Flugel for the Hepworth Band. Adam has always enjoyed performing, and from a young age has performed at many major concert halls such as the Royal Albert Hall, Symphony Hall and the KKL. One of his career highlights however was at Stravinsky Hall in Swizerland where he performed flowerdale in the Youth European Championships.
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Georgia Woodhead

Georgia is from Rochdale and is now in her 4th year at the Royal Northern College of Music. She is currently solo horn for the Hepworth Band. Georgia has been enjoying her time with Rosamund Brass since her first year at the RNCM, where she has had opportunities to play in many concerts and competitions.
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Alex Barron

Alex is a fourth year undergraduate at the RNCM where he is taught by David Thornton. Alex has been playing in top level brass bands for over 5 years, having been principal euphonium of the National Youth Brass Band, a member of Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Alex also enjoys performing outside of brass bands, having worked with artists such as The Halle Orchestra and Gary Clarke Theatre Company.
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