Ensembles
Large ensembles for public and community events:
Arch Symphonic Winds:
is a wind orchestra made up of approximately 40 musicians; woodwind, brass and percussionists. Repertoire ranges from original wind band works to orchestral transcriptions, music from films and musical theatre, and a variety of traditional last night of the proms favourites.
Arch Stage Sound:
is a big band featuring a full complement of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, keys, guitar, bass, and drums. Repertoire ranges from jazz and swing classics with featured instrumental solos to songs from the Rat Pack and Mo-town eras. This ensemble has also featured vocalists.
Arch Pit Band:
can provide the correct instrumentation for any stage musical including musicals written for full or reduced orchestra, big band, rock band, or keys and rhythm section. Our musicians experience encompasses all forms from ‘Les Miserables’ & ‘The King and I’ to ‘Crazy for you’.
Smaller ensembles for weddings, corporate events:
Arch Wind Quintet:
is an ensemble featuring the flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon and is perfect for occasions such as weddings ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events. Repertoire ranges from wedding favourites and hymns, to classical arrangements, popular songs and film themes, and original wind quintet repertoire.
Arch Soloists:
accompanied by piano are available for occasions such as weddings ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events.
Duncan Cross: Flute
Jennifer Downing: Oboe