Comprising some of Australia's top brass musicians, Lyrebird Brass is a collective of players dedicated to performing the finest brass chamber music. At the fore of the group's mission is to expand brass repertoire through new commissions with an emphasis on Australian music and works by composers from underrepresented demographics.
The name "Lyrebird Brass" is a homage to a unique songbird native to the ensemble's hometown of Melbourne. Lyrebirds are known for singing for hours each day in a combination of their own distinctive song and mimicked noises, and can even vocalise multiple melodies simultaneously. The name is also a reference to Éditions de l'Oiseau-Lyre and its connection to the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music where each member teaches.
Joel Brennan, trumpet
Rosie Turner, trumpet
Carla Blackwood, horn
Don Immel, trombone
Tim Buzbee, tuba