Archive for the ‘ Reviews ’ Category

Review of RNCM Recital

After our recital as part of the Royal Northern College of Music’s 2010 Woodwind Weekend we received the following from Dr Paul Goodey, head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the RNCM. Thank you so much for your wonderful lunchtime concert at the RNCM’s annual Wind Weekend. Your programme was varied and interesting and your [...]

Review of Carlisle Concert

Below is the review of our recent recital for North Cumbria Recitals that appeared in The Cumberland News JOYS OF THE  20TH CENTURY Souza Winds for North Cumbria Recitals, St Cuthbert’s Church, Carlisle North Cumbria Recitals 2010-11 season opened with a splendid concert given by Souza Winds. Much of the music was from the 20th [...]

Review of concert with Carlton Male Voice Choir

PRIDE and passion played its part in this vibrant concert performance which brought together the hosts, the 90-strong Carlton Male Voice, award winning guests Souza Winds and super soprano Samantha Vernon, who collectively delighted a packed audience. … Souza Winds five talented musicians led by flautist Carla Sousa (correct) gave a masterly show of instrument [...]

Feedback from our performances in 2009

“The students thoroughly enjoyed the concert” “wonderful” “The children thoroughly enjoyed the whole performance, where other groups have not appealed to the children, Souza Winds were fantastic.” “We all enjoyed the afternoon” “Everybody had a great afternoon [...] a complete success” “exceptionally enjoyable performances” “excellent” “very valuable” “a very memorable event for all” “Souza Winds [...]

Manchester Jazz Festival Review

We’ve found the first review from our performance as part of Matt Owens – ten evening as part of the Manchester Jazz Festival. Below it is written out in full or you can follow this link to The Sound of Now website to see it and other reviews. Matt Owens: Ten at The Greenroom Have you [...]