. ORICHALCUM . World of Brass

Orichalcum is the name that James chose for his company in 2006 when he left full time teaching to begin his musical adventures as a virtuoso multi brass instrumentalist.

Orichalcum is latin for Brass and James can provide all manner of musical services.

• Brassed Up! The ultimate brass concert
• Brassed Up! Concerts and Workshops for children
• A Brassy Christmas! The seasonal brass show

• James Stretton Freelance trumpeter for orchestras, sessions and weddings
• Solid Brass A professional brass quintet for any occasion
• Midnight Cabaret Band Sexy, sophisticated and subversive Jazz/Caberet trio

• Brass Teacher Experienced, highly qualified and imaginative teacher
• Music Examiner For Trinity Guildhall
• Music Adjudicator Member of the accredited panel of festival adjudicators

• Brass Band Trainer, Conductor & Adjudicator
• Arranger and Composer Extensive experience crafting library music
• Jimmy the Lip movies Bespoke promo movies with imgaination and flair