AT BRASS FOR AFRICA, WE BELIEVE THAT ALL YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR COMMUNITIES SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL AND THRIVE. Our mission is to empower thousands of marginalized children and young people in Africa to significantly and positively transform their lives. Combining rigour and creativity, we will be a world leader in driving social impact and social justice [...].
Proof that the tuba, the comedian of the orchestra, is a credible solo instrument abounds in the brilliance of Les Neish Classical Music Magazine Les Neish as a soloist Les Neish has created a career as a soloist, chamber musician and educator with a world-wide reputation. Known for his musicianship, artistry and high level of communication, Les dazzles audiences with [...]
Senne took his first musical steps as a trumpet player with Pierre Schrijvers and Maurice Vanmechelen at the Genk Music Academy. He obtained his Master of Music degree with great distinction in the class of Manu Mellaerts at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and then studied with Jeroen Berwaerts at the Solo Class of the "Hochschule für Musik" in Hannover. Senne is [...]
Stephan Krause, born in Hamburg (Germany), studied classical percussion and jazz drumming in Freiburg and Hamburg.His wide scope of training soon offered him a variety of opportunities to develop in the most varied musical directions: ranging from the major north German orchestras and chamber music ensembles to sought after band and session musician with such greats as "Meute" and the [...]
Russell Gray is a judge at the DOBC during the Groningen Brass Experience 2025. Below is his biography. Russell as a conductor Russell Gray's career as a conductor began in 1998, when he was appointed as the resident musical director of the Stavanger Brass Band (Norway). Since then his reputation as an authoritative interpreter of brass band music has been acknowledged at [...].
Dick Bolt graduated from the Stedelijk Conservatorium in Groningen in the subjects of (bass) trombone and conducting and already gained a lot of experience in both fields during his studies. In 1988 he became the permanent bass trombonist of Het Gelders Orkest (Now: Phion). In addition, he was part of Ravelli Brass and still plays in the Netherlands Trombone Quartet and [...].
Mike Kilroy as a musician Mike Kilroy started his musical career when he began playing the tenor Horn with theDelph Band aged 8. Progressing to solo euphonium five years later. Aged fifteen, onthe recommendation of Geoff Whitham, he joined the legendary CWS ManchesterBand. Led by the great conductor and teacher Alex Mortimer. During his long-playing career, he has been principal euphonium [...].