“James performed a concert for us yesterday and it was superb! The audience (with lots of children) were enthralled and raving about it afterwards........
He is a brilliant musician and this is a unique presentation”

Tish Nicoll - Organiser, Chipping Norton Festival

“James Stretton is a rarity; a wonderful musician AND educator AND entertainer. Roy Castle reincarnated!”

Paul Auster - Director of Music, Pinewood School

“James is a musician of rare qualities. His infectious enthusiasm, musical artistry and
consummate professionalism are skills possessed by only the best of the best.”

Roger Webster - International Soloist and Principal Cornet with Grimethorpe Colliery Band
www.GrimethorpeBand.com

“Has to be seen and heard to be believed. James Stretton is a rare talent whose passion for brass playing is infectious. Whether as an educationalist or as a performer on stage he will never disappoint.
The world of brass in one man - incredible!”

Steven Mead - International Euphonium Soloist, Conductor and Teacher
www.Euphonium.net

“James is a college-trained trumpeter who seems to break the well established tradition that only similar instruments can ever be used for “doubling” purposes. Normally, a trumpeter will sometimes also play cornet; perhaps a trombonist might play the euphonium. James, however, achieves the apparently impossible by playing instruments that have completely different mouthpiece sizes and adapts within milliseconds to get good results on trumpet, euphonium, cornet, trombone, tuba and french horn. This is a rare talent which I confess I have never seen before at this level.”

Denis Wick – Formerly Principal Trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra
www.DenisWick.com

“A very interesting and fun workshop that the children really enjoyed. Faces were lit up
by the range of instruments and interaction provided. Fab!!”

Miss C Medd – Reception Class Teacher, Methley Primary School, Leeds

“My junior band members were blown away by orichalcum - World of Brass. In a word - fabulous!”

John Powell - Brass teacher and leader of Tubalate euphonium quartet
www.Tubalate.com

“A fantastic performance which really engaged the children and the staff. James not only entertained the children but taught them both about brass instruments and music in general. We would certainly look forward to James returning.”

Mrs A Watts - Head Teacher, Widcombe Infants School, Bath