Bute Brass, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama brass quintet, has just been accepted on the Live Music Now! Scheme, and has also been offered an educational residency at Aldeburgh in the New Year.

Our students are proving that dedication and hard work pays off and it is a pleasure to be able to nurture these talented young brass playersHead of Brass, Kevin Price

Bach to Bozza

The Aldeburgh residency will enable Bute Brass to work with Simon Lenton, director of the Fine Arts Brass ensemble during the week, culminating with a recital featuring works by Wilby, Bach and Bozza.

The the Live Music Now! scheme means that the ensemble will be able to work professionally whilst continuing to study at the Royal Welsh College.

Proud

"Bute Brass contributes much to the life of the Royal Welsh College brass department and we are proud to continue to support them as they prepare to enter the world of professional music," Head of Brass, Kevin Price told 4BR.

"Our students are proving that dedication and hard work pays off and it is a pleasure to be able to nurture these talented young brass players."