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Cavendish Brass

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About Cavendish Brass

Brass music to transform any event!
Brass band
Rochester
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The origins of Cavendish Brass stem from a well established trumpet quartet who have performed together at a variety of events since 2007.  Transforming any event with a broad range of musical styles to suit any occasion, Cavendish Brass perform incidental and ceremonial music to suit your needs, as well as providing entertainment at any event. Ceremonial Events The Cavendish Brass Fanfare Team specialises in performing music for ceremonial events across the country, such as university graduation ceremonies. Our work can include all incidental music for the congregation in both classical and popular styles, along with fanfares, processional and recessional music to accompany the entrance and exit of the academic party and students.  We perform as an unaccompanied ensemble, or with organ accompaniment. Weddings Cavendish Brass can provide music to celebrate your whole wedding day, from traditional fanfares for the entry of the bride, processional music, music during the signing of the register or to welcome the congregation, and hymns (with descant fanfares if desired). We can provide everything from solo musicians to larger ensembles for your ceremony, then transition smoothly with music to entertain your guests for the rest of your day, in a broad range of styles covering everything from classical and jazz through to pop / funk / hip hop etc. Customised Music Cavendish Brass are happy to compose or arrange music especially for your occasion so please let us know if you have any special requests for your event. In 2024 we launched the Cavendish Brass Agency, expanding our services to provide brass players and ensembles to suit your needs. We can provide anything from solo performers to any combination of players to provide an ensemble of your choosing, to suit your event. Clients can now choose from our versatile offerings, selecting from our original Trumpet Fanfare Team or opting to include lower brass instruments for a brass trio, quartet, quintet, or larger ensemble, delivering a fuller, more dynamic sound. We offer a wide range of musical styles and genres, from classical and traditional pieces to jazz, pop, and beyond, tailored to suit your event. With a core group of talented musicians, we collaborate with top-tier performers to customise our ensemble and deliver the exact repertoire you desire.

Cavendish Brass' Reviews

From customers:

FT
From C
2 years ago

Lovely ceremony…the music was upbeat and cheerful, really enjoyable experience.

FT
From C
2 years ago

The music was great!

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Cavendish Brass' Song list

Cavendish Brass Song/Piece List
Traditional Wedding Music and Hymns
March from Scipio (Handel)
Trumpet Tune (Henry Purcell)
Prince of Denmark’s March (J.Clarke)
Trumpet Voluntary (William Boyce)
March for Trumpets (Handel)
Prelude to Water Music Suite in D (Handel)
Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (G.F.Handel)
All Things Bright and Beautiful (WH Monk)
Amazing Grace (Southern Harmony 1835)
Lord of all Hopefulness (Trad.))
Love Divine, all Loves Excelling (WP Rowlands))
Praise, my Soul, the King of Heaven (J Goss)
Any hymns available upon request, along with custom arrangements of other pieces you would like for your wedding or other traditional ceremony.
Fanfares
Processional (Lyndon Hills)
Fanfare for 4 Trumpets & Organ (Joseph Chadwick)
Fanfare & National Anthem (Gordon Jacob)
Fanfare ‘Jubilante’ (Bliss)
Fanfare [for the brass ensemble ‘formerly’ known as O.B.E!] (L.Hills)
A Fanfare for Edge Hill University (Lyndon Hills)
Fanfare [For Emma] 3 Trumpets (Lyndon Hills)
A Cavendish Flourish (Joseph Chadwick)
Fanfare for a Victory [from ‘Aida’] (Verdi)
Fanfare for a King (Josquin Des Pres)
Five Fanfares for Cavendish Brass (Lyndon Hills)
Chancellor’s Installation Fanfare (Cai Isfryn)
Cavendish Call (Gavin Broom)
Fanfares can be customised to suit your event; they can be a short flourish, or extended with processional / recessional music to accompany the entrance / exit of a person or party. Custom written fanfares are also available upon request.
Incidental Music – Classical
Canzon Cornetto (Samuel Scheidt)
Equali No. 2 (Beethoven)
Pavane [Theme] (Maurice Ravel)
Siciliano (Pergolesi)
Sarabanda (Corelli)
Nocturne (trio) (Mendelssohn)
Chorale from “Die Meistersinger” (Wagner)
Hunting Song (Brahms)
Fugue in G Minor (The Little Fugue) (J.S.Bach)
Alleluja (W.A.Mozart)
Fanfare For a Procession (from “Festivals”) (Claude Debussy)
Esercizio Sopra La Scala (Pallestrina)
Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Go Home! (Hughie Cannon)
The Battle
Crucifixus (Antonio Lotti)
Count Me Out (Lunceford)
Trumpet Quartet (William Presser)
Rondo alla Turca (Mozart)
Delta IV (Robert Steadman)
Fanfare, Cantabile & Allegro (Darren Fellows)
Gaudeamus Igitur (I.Cisnero)
The Londonderry Air (Danny Boy) (Trad. Irish)
Adoramus Te, Christe (Gasparini)
Tuesday Night Quartet (David Greenberg)
Chanson “Je fille quant dieu m’y donne de quoy” (Maistre Gosse)
Canzon 9 “La Battera” (Constanzo Antegnati)
O Virgo Benedicta (Andreas de Silva)
Il est bel et bon
Five Heroic Marches (Telemann):
1. La Réjouissance
2. L’Espérance
3. L’Armement
4. La Générosité
5. La Vaillance
We are always happy to add new material to our repertoire list so if there is a piece of music you particularly like please do let us know.
Incidental Music - Pop
Beat It (Michael Jackson)
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Paul Simon)
Don’t Stop Believing (Journey)
I Got A Feeling (Black Eyed Peas)
Despacito (Luis Fonsi Ft. Daddy Yankee)
Highway to Hell (AC/DC)
Gonna Fly Now – Rocky (Bill Conti)
I Want You Back (The Jackson 5)
I’m Still Standing (Elton John)
Mirrors (Justin Timberlake)
Poker Face (Lady Gaga)
Señorita (Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes)
September (Earth, Wind and Fire)
Shape of You (Ed Sheeran)
Shut Up And Dance (Walk the Moon)
Sir Duke (Stevie Wonder)
Someone You Loved (Lewis Capaldi)
Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars)
Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
We are always happy to add new songs to our repertoire list so if there are any songs you would like to request please do so as new arrangements can be written.

Cavendish Brass' Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£1000
Up to 2 hours£1250
Up to 3 hours£1500
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

We perform most frequently together as a trumpet quartet, but if there is a different line-up you would like to enquire about please don’t hesitate to ask us and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run-up to the event just let us know. However, we allow for some flexibility within the day in terms of timings etc. as we know that wedding schedules can go awry!

How much time do you need to set up?

Not long at all - we play acoustically so we just need to set up 4 music stands (and chairs if appropriate) and have a room where we can warm up on our instruments.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

We are happy to take on piece/song requests and work with you to ensure we can provide exactly what you would like to hear on your special day.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

Yes, we would only need 4 stands and chairs if required

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely! We are very happy to arrange a piece or song for you upon request, but would ask that you give us as much notice as possible for this, and an additional arrangement fee might apply.
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Genres:
Fanfare, Pop
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Concert, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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