Woodwind and Brass Festival

The RCM’s highly anticipated Woodwind and Brass Festival returns for its second year.

This one-day event, under the artistic direction of faculty heads Marie Lloyd and Amos Miller, will highlight a diverse range of ensembles, chamber music, solo performances, guest musicians and an all-day trade fair. Woodwind and brass talent shines throughout with students past and present featured.

Discover the sound-world of winds with their distinct voices, repertoire, tone and textures, alongside captivating rhythm and percussive elements, all coming together for a family friendly lunchtime performance by the RCM Wind Orchestra. Sign up for our ‘Come and Play’ sessions, where you can test out your performance skills in a relaxed yet professional setting.

While you’re here, why not drop into the RCM’s fascinating Museum which houses a unique collection of historic woodwind and brass instruments.

Highlights of our 2025 festival will include:
• A session on Buteyko Breathing Method with Katy Jones, Principal Trombone with the Hallé Orchestra
• A family friendly interactive Wind Orchestra lunchtime concert
• A side-by-side Octet concert with RCM professors and RCM students
• A thrilling closing concert with the fantastic Zone One Brass