Goa readies for a second, all-brass show Kimberly Noronha kimno...@gmail.com
For the first time, Goa saw an All Brass Concert sprout in the monsoons of 2014. It was held on July 10, 2014. Keeping up with last year's event, this year too a repeat function is expected on the same day, July 10. This event saw a large number of brass musicians from across Goa perform in solidarity with the goal of reviving the tradition of brass playing in this region. This year's event too will also feature some of Goa's finest musicians in the ensemble Ultra Brass Sound (UBS). Some of these musicians are well-known for their performance in the award-winning Konkani movie *Natchoiam Kompasar*, which continues to make waves in Goa and elsewhere. They will be playing a few pieces with the brass students of the Garden Central Music Studio. There will be solo trumpet performances the students prepared for the recent music exams of Trinity College of London. "The sole purpose of showcasing these students is to dispel the notion that brass music is any more difficult to master than any other instruments like the violin, piano or guitar," says Rui Lobo, the founder of the Garden Central Music Studio. Students performing for the event started their training in September 2012. Rui Lobo and Nolvert Cotta taught the students ay a nominal cost. Instruments were provided to the students so that they could find out for themselves if they could pursue the same. This year's concert will feature a few original compositions by Rui Lobo in the UBS ensemble. There will also be a debute performance of a composition by Selvyn Braganza. The rest of the programme will be a mix of variety of styles ranging from Renaissance through Baroque, classical, Romantic, modern and pop only to prove that brass can be performed beautifully. The concert on July 10 2015 is to celebrate the birthday of John Humphries, who was in Goa and mentored some of the brass players here. This concert is also dedicated to Andrew Norman, a British friend, who has been continuously helping local talent with his valuable guidance. -- The 2nd All Brass Concert is on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 7 pm at the Institute Menezes Braganza. It is open to all. Your support is appreciated.