by drum.user | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Raven Taylor
Brass at the Castle returns this summer A vibrant two-day festival taking place in the beautiful grounds of Brougham Hall, Penrith. The festival is dedicated to celebrating and evolving the region’s rich brass tradition. After the incredible response to our inaugural...
by drum.user | Apr 9, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria
Learning to play a musical instrument with your local brass band is not just about mastering notes and rhythms- it’s also a great way to feel a part of your local community. Brass bands have a long tradition of brining communities together, and when you play in a...
by Julie | Mar 17, 2025 | Blog
Badges, ABRSM Music Medals, Trinity Arts Awards We want every player to be able to develop in their own way. As an inclusive organisation, we know that there is more to being in a band than just sitting and playing. Therefore we offer experiences that celebrate all...
by Julie | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth
e strategiessIn the Cumbria Brass Network meeting on February 15th, band players came together to duscuss player support. This conversation is ongoing. Take part by completing our survey: Player support survey Training Bands and Boot Camps For those new to brass...
by drum.user | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth
Kirkby Stephen Silver Band (KSSB), a cornerstone of the Cumbrian music scene since its founding in 1857, has always been a band with a difference. Known for its skilled musicianship, welcoming spirit, and commitment to innovation, the band is as much about community...
by Julie | Nov 22, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth
A Partnership Model for Music Education and Progression: Insights from Cumbria’s Brass Band Network Meeting held on Saturday 16th November 2024 Guest speaker Phil Goodwin – RNCM Support for Brass Music Culture in Cumbria We opened the meeting by welcoming...
