Symposium

After an amazing NZ tour, we’re feeling the love. A heartfelt thanks to the venues and wonderful audiences who made it so special.

Special shout out to Chamber Music New Zealand for their incredible support in bringing this tour to life. We’re deeply grateful.

Catch you next time, Aotearoa

Symposium Brass 🎺✨

Last but not least on this deeeeelightful 8 date National tour, we are heading to the mighty Civic Theatre in Invercargill, this Saturday night.

We can't wait to see all of our southern friends.

Please come and enjoy one of the most beautiful, enlightening and entertaining musical experiences you will have in a long time.

Invercargill
7:30pm
Civic Theatre, Saturday, 2 May.
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=CMNZSYMP26

Chamber Music New Zealand

Were back! Just a few more shows to go, Wellington and Invercargill, this weekend, a show not to be missed. We are ready, see you there.

Wellington
St Andrew’s on the Terrace, 1 May.
Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/symposium-brass/wellington

Invercargill
Civic Theatre, 2 May.
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=CMNZSYMP26

Symposium Brass brings together eight principal players from our major orchestras, alongside musicians whose work spans both international stages and some of New Zealand’s most recognised bands.

Trombonist Scott Taitoko has shared stages with Midnight Oil oil Salmonella Dub and Tiger Moth Band.

Trumpeter Barrett Hocking is a long-standing member of The Black Seeds and past Principal Trumpet Orchestra Wellington.

Drummer Joseph McCallum has toured the world with Tiny Ruins, The Veils, and Don McGlashan.

Bass trombonist Pablo Ruiz Henao has held principal chairs at the Rotterdams Philharmonisch Orkest and the National Symphony of Colombia, and is currently principal bass trombone of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Their programme, written by composer and trumpeter Cameron Pearce draws on a wide range of influences - Aaron Copland's wide-open American landscapes, the lyrical complexity of Canadian trumpeter Kenny Wheeler, French Romantic composer Gabriel Fauré, and the minimalist pulse of Steve Reich

The result is symphonic, spacious, and genuinely moving.

Symposium Brass also features Tom Rainey on piano, Jimmy Rainey as soloist on saxophone, and Thomas Eves, principal trumpet of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

This is music that defies categorisation and simply invites you to sit back and enjoy the ride.

Thanks guys :)))))

Much appreciated, only two more chances to see this very special show.

Wellington your up next, followed swiftly by Invercargill.

Check our bio for details.

💬 "It was an absolutely phenomenal performance from top quality musicians, and [a] bonus that it was all original compositions as well!" - Symposium Brass audience member, Hawke's Bay

💬 "... warmth of brass sound and an opportunity to focus on that cluster of instruments which we don't often experience in the CMNZ series [with] skilled and enthusiastic musicians." - Symposium Brass audience member, Nelson

💬 "Jimmy Rainey on saxophone was superb." - Symposium Brass audience member, Christchurch

Invercargill, don't miss this unique opportunity to hear brass played in a way you've never heard before, inspired by Aaron Copland, Gabriel Fauré, Steve Reich, and trumpeters Kenny Wheeler and Ron Miles. Symposium Brass will be performing at the Civic Theatre - Invercargill on 2nd May at 7.30pm. Tickets are available here: https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=CMNZSYMP26

These guys!!!!

Couldn’t have asked for a better collection of humans and musicians to work with over the last week. Complete pros on stage and just as entertaining off stage.

Thanks heaps Symposium Brass peeps. Glad we get to have another go in a few weeks.

Cam

Chamber Music New Zealand
Nelson Centre of Musical Arts

Hey Palmy!

Thanks for having us. Such a warm and supportive crowd at Globe Theatre tonight.

Warm fuzzies all round!

Next stop ....Nelson!!!

HAMILTON Tonight!

Dr John Gallagher Concert Chamber
7:30pm

🎫https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/symposium-brass/napier (and in bio)

😊 Excited 😛

Chamber Music New Zealand

"The influences shaping this body of work span a wide spectrum, including, jazz, classical, pop and folk traditions. As a collection, the music resists easy categorisation, and I welcome the possibility that different listeners may connect with different elements within it." - Cameron Pearce, composer and Symposium Brass trumpeter/flugelhorn player

Symposium Brass lands in Napier today and will be performing Progression tonight at MTG Hawke's Bay, 7.30pm.

Influenced by classical composers Aaron Copland, Steve Reich, and Gabriel Fauré, as well as trumpeters Kenny Wheeler and Ron Miles, Progression is a body of work that shows off the sound of brass in a way you've never heard before. It simply invites audiences to sit back and enjoy the ride.

There are still tickets left for this unique performance. You won't want to miss this!
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/symposium-brass/napier

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