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Principal trombone of the Black Dyke Band, Past-President of the British Trombone Society, and a clinician for
Michael Rath Brass Instruments, Brett Baker is viewed as one of Europe's leading brass performers and
educators, and is passionate about encouraging composers to write pioneering new solo repertoire for the
tenor trombone.
Brett Baker
BSc., ARCM, PG Dip., MA, PGCE
He is the most recorded trombone soloist in the UK and by the age of 24 had won every major British brass
band competition.
Originally from Gloucestershire in 1992 Brett moved north to study at Salford University, simultaneously joining
the Fairey Band and having many contest successes. He studied with Professor David King, whilst also taking
Business Economics.
In 2000 he was invited to join the Black Dyke Band under the direction of Dr. Nicholas Childs having further
contest successes. As well as a playing schedule of 100 concerts a year Brett enjoys presenting workshops
specializing in solo performance.
In addition to his work as a performer, he is also acquiring a burgeoning reputation as a conductor and
adjudicator. Having associations with many youth bands in the North of England, Brett has also achieved
contest success with Northop, Ratby and Longridge bands. As an adjudicator Brett has judged many
competitions and festivals including the International Trombone Association in the USA and the National Solo
Championships in Switzerland. In the brass band arena he has adjudicated at the Championship section level
in Wychavon Festival of Brass; Buxton Festival; The Cornish Brass Band Association; and the Scottish Area
Regional Championships.
Brett has been keen to promote new music for the trombone and has been involved with over one hundred
commissions for the trombone.
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Grande-Duchesse Charlotte
Fernand Mertens
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La Reine de Saba
Direction: Marco Turci
Présentation: Myriam Junker-Biver
Entrée: Adultes: 15 € - Enfants/Etudiants: 8 €
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Atlantic Zephyrs
Gardell Simons
Soliste: Brett Baker, trombone
Rhapsody for Trombone and Wind Band
Soliste: Brett Baker, trombone
Pieter Leemans
Charles-François Gounod
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March of the Belgian Paratroops
Gordon Langford
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Fantastic Polka
Arthur Pryor
Soliste: Brett Baker, trombone
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Someone to watch over me
George Gerswhin
Soliste: Brett Baker, trombone
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Prière from Suite Gothique
Highland Cathedral
Léon Boëllmann
Korb & Roewer
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Plink, Plank, Plunk
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Deep Purple Medley
Leroy Anderson
arr. Toshihiko Sahashi