Reed Music composers at Banff Centre Canada
Reed Music composers Barry Cockcroft, Adam Pinto & Sam Seabrook have been accepted to undertake a 3-month residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts in Alberta, Canada.
Barry & Adam (rompduo) will be doing 3 months of intensive rehearsal as well as premiering several new Australian compositions in a series of concerts at the prestigious arts centre. Formed in 2000, rompduo have made a significant impact upon the development of an Australian repertoire for saxophone & piano. Barry is also working on a new compositions 'Rock Me' for solo saxophone and Adam is completing a series of three tutor books for beginning piano students. The series is entitled My Favourite Piano Tutor Books.
Sam Seabrook, well known author of educational books for Australian music students is working on a new Band method to be called Band Class. Sam's books are used across Australian by many teachers and students and are known for their ease of use, Australian content and ability to engage students.