Melbourne International Festival of Brass

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The Melbourne International Festival of Brass (MIFB) was an annual gathering of musicians covering all styles of composition for brass instruments, which started in 2003. [1] [2] The first edition of the event drew 600 brass players from all over Australia for concerts, master classes, sessions, and jazz jams. [3]

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The MIFB's honorary patron was French horn player Barry Tuckwell. [1] He was also a conductor and educator and was a principal horn player in the London Symphony Orchestra for thirteen years.[ citation needed ] Past co-directors have included Geoff Collinson and trombonist Michael Bertoncello. [1] [3]

Reception

Music critic Clive O'Connell called the 2005 edition of the festival "an action-packed week" and "a remarkable Melbour initiative" with "something to please every taste in [an] emphatic and rousing conclusion". [4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 O'Connell, Clive (30 July 2005). "Festival – Melbourne International Festival of Brass". The Age. Melbourne. ProQuest   363787763 . Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Nicholas, Jessica (27 September 2008). "Jazz: the critical guide". The Age. ProQuest   364031894 . Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 Hanusiak, Xenia (15 August 2003). "Blow your horn". Herald Sun. Melbourne. ProQuest   360543521 . Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  4. ↑ O'Connell, Clive (6 August 2005). "Festival – Melbourne International Festival of Brass 2005". The Age. Melbourne. ProQuest   363882394 . Retrieved 18 June 2025.
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