Brass Band Workshops | Rehearsals | Contest Preparation
Alongside my professional career as a trumpet player and Professor at the Guidhall School of Music and Drama, I have spent my whole life in the brass band world, working with bands across all sections, including some of the finest bands in the UK. I have also acted as an adjudicator at The National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall, The British Open and Brass in Concert.
The workshops are based on the theory of marginal gains. Improving each individual through an organised practice routine will have a marked improvement on the intonation and sound of the whole band.
The workshops are conducted in a relaxed manner, working collectively with the whole band, discussing and practising breathing, posture and articulation.
I’m available for single 2-hour workshops, full-day band development sessions and contest preparation consultations.
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Kevin Smith, Musical Director, Verwood Concert Brass
Paul’s workshop was hugely enlightening and enjoyable. His explanation and demonstration of good breathing, posture and articulation are now constantly being used by myself and the bands in our rehearsals and performances. For all four bands that attended, from Championship level to Community Band, everyone took away many positives.
Paul Cosh
After a successful freelance career including engagements with the major London orchestras, stints in the West End and appearances on recordings and film soundtracks, Paul joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra in 1987 and remained a member until 2005.
Alongside his work as a performer, Paul was a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for 30 years and has acted as the external examiner at colleges and conservatoires throughout the United Kingdom.
Paul has always maintained close links with the brass band community. He has coached and conducted some of the finest bands in the UK and adjudicated high profile contests at home and abroad.
Paul Cosh Brass Essentials 