Brass in St John's
Brass that fills your heart, percussion that hits your soul.
Friday 16 Oct 2026
7:30pm
St John's Anglican Church
Launceston
Overview
From delicate whispers to pulsating walls of sound, this concert lets you experience the remarkable artistry and range of the TSO’s Brass and Percussion players.
Amid the warm, resonant acoustics of St John’s Launceston, you’ll move through a satisfying program of contrasts – the gentle lyricism of Whitacre and Ešenvalds alongside the full-bodied exhilaration of Verdi, Wagner and Respighi.
Familiar orchestral favourites are reimagined for brass and percussion, building towards a finale that you’ll feel from the feet up.
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Schedule
- 7:00pm Doors open
- 7:30pm Start
- 20 mins Interval
- 9:00pm Concludes
Tickets
One off tickets
- Adult $65
- Student $35
- Concession and Seniors discounts are available.
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Venue
St John's Anglican Church
157 St John St, Launceston TAS 7250
Launceston’s oldest church, recently renovated. The stained-glass windows, warm acoustics, and intimate scale of St John’s are perfect for the music of the TSO.
This event takes place in the north, on the banks of Kanamaluka as it flows to the sea
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible parking nearby
Accessible seating
Accessible toilets
Assistive listening (hearing loop)
Ramped or step free entry
$0 Companion Card holder tickets
Artists
Led by
David Bremner has been Principal Trombone of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra since 2002. An award-winning soloist and recording artist, he has performed internationally across orchestral, chamber and brass music, and is also a respected conductor, educator and broadcaster with a longstanding commitment to music development in New Zealand.
Featuring
TSO brass and percussion
First concert?
We love welcoming new people to our concerts! Here we answer some common questions about what to expect.
Some people like to be right up the front where they can see the perspiration on musicians’ foreheads. Others enjoy being up the back, with an elevated view of the entire orchestra.
While all seats allow for a great concert experience, you can choose to pay extra for the most popular seats in the house. These tend to be closer to the stage while allowing great views of the orchestra and soloists, who almost always perform on the lefthand side of the stage (when viewed from the audience).
We recommend arriving 30 minutes before the concert and allowing time for any traffic or parking issues.
If you’re running late, don’t panic. Our friendly staff will be there to usher you to your seat at the earliest appropriate moment.
You’re welcome to dress up to the nines, but we don’t expect you to. There’s no dress code. Jeans are as appropriate as tuxedos, and sneakers are as accepted as heels.
If you choose to have your ticket emailed to you, you do not have to print it. Your email ticket will have a QR code that our ushers can scan on the night. We suggest ‘flagging’ the email in your inbox so you can easily find it on the night.
Simply call, visit or email the Box Office and we’ll either re-send your tickets or arrange for them to be collected on the night.
The TSO Box Office is open 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday and you can email boxoffice@tso.com.au or call us on 1800 001 190.
You are very welcome to pass your tickets on to friends or family to use.
If you are unable to attend a concert, you may like to return your tickets to the TSO as a charitable donation. Please email boxoffice@tso.com.au or call us on 1800 001 190 (10am – 4pm Monday to Friday).
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