by drum.user | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
How a small rural brass group became the blueprint for School of Brass School of Brass didn’t begin as a programme. It began with a problem. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Drum and Brass brought together local brass band representatives from across Eden alongside...
by drum.user | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
How one rural brass band became the inspiration for School of Brass When Kirkby Stephen Silver Band emerged from the pandemic with just seven regular players, we set out to answer a simple question: could a structured beginner programme help secure the band’s...
by drum.user | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
Julie Hoggarth, Director of Drum and Brass, a Cumbria-based community music organisation, wonders if we are asking the wrong questions about the future of brass banding? Read on 4barsrest
by drum.user | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
Young musicians learn side by side at a Drum and Brass School of Brass session in Appleby. Participation to Pathways will explore how more children and families can discover, enjoy and continue making music in Cumbria’s community bands. For more than twenty...
by drum.user | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
Always wanted to play an instrument? Tebay School of Brass is a friendly beginner group where children, young people and adults can learn a brass instrument from scratch together. Whether you’re 8 or 80, no previous musical experience is needed, and instruments...
