School of Brass
Creating sustainable pathways for brass bands to thriveBrass Learning pathways for individuals
Whole Class Brass (5/10 weeks) programmes for schools
Brass workshops for community groups
Partnership support for brass bands including Cumbria Youth Brass Band
Inclusive, flexible brass experiences
Workshops or short courses - inclusive and confidence-building
Start a musical journey that goes somewhere
Whole Class Brass (5–10 week programmes).
Cumbria Music Education Hub partners.
Build your future players
Strengthen your talent pipeline.
Support and retain young players.
Connect with local learning pathways.
Book a workshop, partnership or school
Helping Cumbria’s training brass bands welcome new players and support them as they grow.
Participation to Pathways brings bands together to test practical ways to improve first access to music, recruitment and player progression. Seven training bands have joined the project. New bands, connections and training opportunities have grown from their work together.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Bands are getting to know the people around them through conversations, focus groups and taster sessions. They are asking who can already find them, who cannot, and what might help more people take part.
PLAYER PATHWAYS
Each band can try ideas that make the journey from a first visit to confident playing clearer. That might mean a welcoming beginner session, useful teaching resources or milestones that help players see their progress.
PLAYER PATHWAYS
Each band can try ideas that make the journey from a first visit to confident playing clearer. That might mean a welcoming beginner session, useful teaching resources or milestones that help players see their progress.
