CoMA Bristol is a group of musicians committed to performing music from the cutting edge. It includes players from a range of musical backgrounds and experience, who share a curiosity about new music and a willingness to explore.
We are always on the look-out for new players. We provide an inclusive and supportive environment for those new to contemporary music, while offering scope for more experienced musicians to shine.
We give regular concerts. We have collaborated with early music ensembles, with guest soloists from the Bristol Ensemble, and we regularly work with postgraduate composition students from Bristol University.
If we sound like the ensemble for you then please do get in touch.
Our conductor Chris Gibbons is a clarinettist, conductor and educator based in Cardiff. Chris studied music at Cardiff University, before moving to Manchester to pursue clarinet performance at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM). He graduated with a distinction in his MMus from the RNCM, before returning to Cardiff to establish himself as a freelance musician. Chris was awarded a scholarship to undertake further study at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) where he gained a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Professional Practice, also with distinction.
Chris has worked with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Orchestra of the Welsh National Opera, Mahler Chamber Orchestra and London Sinfonietta, among others. His freelance work has included concert performances alongside recording sessions for film and television. Chris is keenly interested in contemporary music, and played clarinet and saxophone for the touring production and filming of Robert Fokkens’ monodrama Bhekizizwe in 2022.
Chris teaches the clarinet and saxophone at a number of schools in the area and is also the Musical Director of Redland Wind Band.
WHEN? We rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings, 7.15-9.00pm.
WHERE? Victoria Rooms, Queens Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1SA. Google map.
COST? A standing order of £18.00 (concessions £9.00) per month.
Email: bristol@coma.org
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