Our Drum and Brass mission is to make music accessible, inclusive and affordable
This range of membership options hopefully helps you put together a learning experience that suits you, but is also about being part of a bigger musical community. Our bands are all supportive learning communities and you can be assured a warm welcome at all of them.
The Bands
| Tuesdays (term time): | Band | Age range | Venue |
| 3:30 – 5:00 pm | Melody Makers | 8-12 yrs | Tebay Methodist Church |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | T-Brass | 12-18, adult supporters welcomed | Tebay Methodist Church |
| Thursdays (term time): | |||
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | No Bars Penrith | 18+ | Blue Jam Art Space in Penrith |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
Appleby Beginner Brass |
all ages | The Hub |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm |
No Apologies Brass |
all ages | Kirkby Stephen Band Hut |
| Fridays (term time) |
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| 6:00 – 8:00 pm |
Kirkby Stephen Beginner Brass |
all ages |
Kirkby Stephen Band Hut |
Membership Options
| Brass Basics – £12 / month | choose your band and stick with it |
| Brass Plus – £15 / month | gets you into to any and all our bands |
| Top Brass – £20 / month | any and all of our bands, plus sponsoring a space for a player who would otherwise miss out |
1. Choose one of the three membership options
2. Set up a standing order payable on the 1st of each month to
Drum and Brass CIC, Cooperative Bank
Sort code 089299
Account no 65783731
REF: Brass Basics, Brass Plus or Top Brass
Welcome to Drum and Brass!
Just joined us? Or perhaps you have been with us for a while but it’s your first time here? It’s so good to see you!
There’s so much we want to tell you but for now, make yourself a cuppa and have a read of this
On joining a Drum and Brass music group.
Our brilliant music facilitators are highly trained in music and in teaching. We offer basic instrumental and ensemble skills in groups with an emphasis on building community and boosting mental health. For us, the important thing about music-making is that it brings us together in a positive way. We hope you enjoy your time with us.
Drum and Brass is an inclusive organisation. We welcome people of all genders, faiths and abilities. If you are concerned about any aspect of inclusion, do please let us know. We are members of Brass bands England and we work with other organisations who can help us make your music experience a good one.
The main things you need to know are:
Rehearsals:
Friendly, fun and inclusive
Performances:
We will invite you to take part in performancs, to give you a flavour of that lovely experience!
Kit:
We can loan you an instrument, music stand and music. We ask you to sign for items you take away from the rehearsal room.
Cost: We have a range of membership options that start from £4 per session. We spread the cost over the year to keep music-making as affordable as possible.
Policy:
We aim to be respectful of one another in and out of the band room. See our code of practice.
Drum and Brass policies (including safeguarding) are found on our download page
If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact our Safeguarding Lead: Davina Vencatasamy
Communications:
Emails: We use OSM software to manage our groups, invite you to events etc. in line with GDPR. Please create a profile when you receive an email invitation.
You want more?
Whether it’s more music tuition, more involvement as a volunteer or a bit of extra support in yoru life. Just askDrum and Brass work with lots of partners and we can signpost you to groups that will help.
Just ask your session lead.
And finally – our code of practice for staff, volunteers, participants, everyone in fact.
Let’s play nicely