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NEWARK BRASS FESTIVAL
CLASSICS MEETS JAZZ WITH
ALLEN & LAURA VIZZUTTI WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL BRASS ENSEMBLE AND THE ALL STAR JAZZERS
FRIDAY, 4 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM, BARNBYGATE METHODIST CHURCH
MESSAGE FROM ANGELA SMITH, FESTIVAL DIRECTOR: Welcome everyone to the third Newark Brass Festival. When I told our patron, the legendary trombonist Denis Wick we had booked Allen Vizzutti for this year’s festival he said “you have just hired the greatest trumpeter on the planet”. At that point I knew that this event was going to be truly special. My reason for setting this festival up was to encourage brass musicians to play to the very best of their abilities and to have high rewards for their hard work. I was determined that everyone should be heard by the best judges I was able to entice here and I am delighted to be able to welcome back internationally renowned players trumpeter Paul Archibald, trombonist John Kenny and tuba player Stephen Wick for the third year running. Of course this year we are thrilled to have US trumpet legend Allen Vizzutti to star in our concerts, be guest judge for our two competitions and to lead our masterclasses. Allen will be playing with his wife, world class concert pianist Laura. I am also very pleased to welcome Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble who will be playing in the first half of this concert. Festival regulars may spot the return of our fabulous first year open prize winner trombonist Michael Buchanan in the ensemble. This year I wanted to try and cover as many aspects of brass playing as I could so Allen will be playing with the All Star Jazzers in the second half of this concert and I extend a very warm welcome to them. Well everyone, that’s more than enough from me, so sit back and enjoy our eclectic mix of classics and jazz.
MESSAGE FROM DENIS WICK, FESTIVAL PATRON: I take my hat off to everyone involved in Newark Brass Festival. A lot of people have good ideas, but here a good idea has been translated into an amazing happening. In today’s difficult financial climate it is very hard to get anything off the ground, so I applaud you all and wish you every success for this weekend’s event.
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ABOUT OUR ARTISTS
ALLEN AND LAURA VIZZUTTI Allen and Laura Vizzutti met while studying at the world famous Eastman School of Music in New York. They were married 17 years later and have toured the world performing recitals together and as soloists. Their recordings include, “The Carnival Of Venus” and “A Trumpeter's Dream” as well as recent CDs with the renowned international trumpet ensemble, ‘Ten of the Best'. Laura can be heard performing on movie sound tracks such as “Zeus and Roxanne”, has recorded “Rhapsody in Blue” with ‘Ten of the Best', travels extensively performing Europe, Japan, Australia and North America with Allen and maintains an exclusive teaching studio at their home in Seattle. Allen has performed in 55 countries, has 12 solo recordings in both classical and jazz styles and is an accomplished composer. He has earned premier performances with many symphony orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Rochester N.Y. Philharmonic, the Budapest Radio Orchestra, and the London Symphony. His trumpet playing can be heard on over 150 movie sound tracks including “Back To The Future” and “Star Trek”. He has performed and toured with Chick Corea, Woody Herman, Chuck Mangione and “Doc” Severinsen as well. Allen is currently composing new works, touring internationally in both classical and jazz settings and maintaining a position as ‘Artist in Residence' at the University of Washington in Seattle, Wa. USA
ABOUT OUR ARTISTS
WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Wells Cathedral School is an internationally renowned specialist music school. It is one of only four in the country that is supported by the DCSF Music and Dance Scheme, providing world-class music training from the elite of the profession. Wells is the only one of these schools in which its gifted musicians are trained and educated within the structure of a conventional, co-educational day and boarding school. Wells Cathedral School Brass Department has received international recognition for providing quality instrumental and ensemble tuition for young brass players from the UK and abroad. The Dectet ensemble performing tonight features in its ranks two principal players from The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, in Michael Buchanan (trombone) and James Buckle (bass trombone). Carlton Sykes (tuba) and Iona Bird (trumpet) have both played for the NYO as well. Tom Harrison (trumpet) and Maddie Dowdeswell (trombone) are members of The National Youth Wind Ensemble. Regular updated news and information on Wells Cathedral School Brass Department can be found on www.wellscathedralschoolbrass.com
ABOUT OUR ARTISTS ALL STAR JAZZERS Pianist Gareth Williams started his training as a doctor, before switching to English literature – but music was always his first and most lasting love. A highly versatile instrumentalist, he plays violin, guitar, trumpet and tympani as well as piano, and he can sing too. He counts among his influences the jazz pianist Bill Evans, Welsh singer David Lloyd, blues musician Big Bill Broonzy, composer Gustav Mahler, saxophonist John Coltrane and rock band Thin Lizzy. Saxophonist Simon Bates is known and respected for his stylistic versatility and instrumental prowess. Simon is in great demand on the London jazz and session scene - his playing features on countless adverts, film scores, TV theme tunes and pop records. He has appeared live and recorded with a wide variety of artists including Elvis Costello, Rick Astley, Lulu, Billy Ocean, Rick Wakeman, Dizzee Rascal, Chaka Khan, Emma Bunton, Seal, Bette Midler, Peter Erskine and even the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band! He has performed around the world in a wide variety of settings from the Albert Hall and Eiffel Tower to Ronnie Scott's and the Jazz Café. Additionally he is Professor of Saxophone for the Royal Marines. Drummer Andrew Wood currently studies at Leeds College of Music, working towards a BA Jazz degree. He leads his own trio that has recently been awarded the National Festival of Music for Youth Trinity award for outstanding performance. His trio has been seen locally supporting many touring jazz acts at promoted by Lincoln based New Jazz 5 such as Dave O' Higgins, Stan Tracey and the James Taylor Quartet. Wolverhampton born Dave Swift decided to take up music seriously when he was 14 and his first instrument was the trombone. Shortly afterwards he and some friends formed their own band but needed a bass guitarist. Dave volunteered. When Dave’s trombone teacher saw how quickly he had progressed on bass guitar he suggested that he should take up acoustic bass as well. Since joining Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra Dave has played at many prestigious events including the Montreux Jazz Festival.
PROGRAMME Fanfare Festoso
Composed and conducted by Allen Vizzutti
A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square
Wells Cathedral School Dectet
Tico Tico
Wells Cathedral School Dectet with Allen Vizzutti
Mexican Hat Dance
Wells Cathedral School Dectet with Allen Vizzutti
Andante & Capriccio
Composed and performed by Allen Vizzutti, accompanied by Laura
Bohemian Dance from Bizet's Carmen
Allen and Laura Vizzutti
Gershwin Medley
Allen and Laura Vizzutti
Interval ---- 20 minutes
I'll remember April
Composed by Gene de Paul, performed by Allen and The All Star Jazzers
Joy Spring
Composed by Clifford Brown, performed by Allen and The All Star Jazzers
Easy Livin'
Composed by Robin/Ranger, performed by Allen and The All Star Jazzers
A Night in Tunisia
Composed by Dizzy Gillespie, performed by Allen and The All Star Jazzers
Recordame
Composed by Joe Henderson, performed by Allen and The All Star Jazzers
Dragonfly
Composed by Allen Vizzutti, performed by Allen and The All Star Jazzers
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Saint-Gobain Formula is the former British Gypsum site at Newark. British Gypsum were a part of BPB Industries which was bought by the global French company SaintGobain. Saint-Gobain are better know as glass makers, car windscreen and the 'gherkin' building in London are some of the more famous ones, also fibre glass insulation. Formula Newark which also operates the gypsum quarry at Bantycock, and are currently restoring the former quarry at Kilvington is a specialist plasters site. Whilst building products are made from the gypsum after being, excavated, crushed, calcined and packed the specialism comes from the high purity gypsum available in Bantycock which is processed and used for the agricultural, food and animal feed industries. The core business is around pottery plasters, dental plasters, art and decoration plasters. International building materials company Saint-Gobain which has a long established base in Newark has given the town’s annual festival for brass players a shot in the arm with a substantial sponsorship package. Saint-Gobain is well known in the town for supporting a variety of community projects. Festival director and local piano and brass teacher Angela Smith (54) of Valley Prospect welcomed the company’s help. “Putting on an event of this magnitude takes a huge amount of effort and dedication,” said Mrs Smith, “so to have the backing of such an important global company as SaintGobain is a fantastic boost.” Newark Works Operations Manager Mark Hardy said: “Supporting the community in this and other ways helps Saint-Gobain, one of the largest employers in the area, to build better relationships. Music is something that everyone has in common and to be asked to support and promote this event is a pleasure.”
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PROGRAMME FOR SUNDAY'S GALA CONCERT
COMPETITION FINALS
The top two performers from each class battle for the prizes
PREMIÈRE OF RAY BY GEORGE RICHFORD Performed by
ED LEECH ON TUBA AND ASAKO OGAWA ON PIANO
CARNIVAL OF VENICE Performed by
ALLEN AND LAURA VIZZUTTI
THANKS Newark Brass Festival would like to thank the following : Saint-Gobain for sponsoring the open competition top prize of £1,000, the junior top prize of £250 and all festival marketing; Tread Rite Tyres for their most generous donation; Power Tool Solutions Ltd for sponsoring the open competition second prize of £250; Spencer Davies for all his technical support and web site design; Robert Buchanan for his kind donation; Newark Area Arts and Leisure Foundation for their grant; the Newark Advertiser and Yamaha for publicity; Paul Wilson MBE for his invaluable support; festival volunteers for their tireless help; Barnbygate Methodist Church for letting us have their church for the whole weekend; accompanists Asako Ogawa and Wai Yin; and Josh Cato for his poster, leaflet and programme design. And deepest thanks to my patient husband, Roger, for his unending support.
