The ensemble performs works such as Berio's Opus Number Zoo, Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals and new commissions by Edward Longstaff and John Woolrich.
The group often introduces theatrical elements into its performances and has trained with the actor and writer Danny Scheinmann and the theatre directors Phillip Parr and Peta Lily.
[citation needed] The Ensemble’s work involves coaching orchestral and chamber music repertoire in preparation for bi-annual concerts.
[citation needed] In 2003 it also worked with Nuphonics Young Composers in an education project with the East Sussex Wind Orchestra.
[citation needed] The current members of the quintet are Robert Manasse (flute), Melanie Ragge (oboe), Neyire Ashworth (clarinet), Stephen Stirling (horn) and Adam Mackenzie (bassoon).