by Julie | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria Brass, Cumbria Brass Network, 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 | Cumbria Brass, Cumbria Brass Network
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 Brass, Cumbria Brass Network
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...
by drum.user | Oct 9, 2024 | Cumbria Brass
Date: Sunday, 29th SeptemberVenue: Black Combe Junior School, MillomHosted by: Holborn Hill Royal Brass Band Juniors (led by Cath Clarke)MD: Kaytie HardingSpecial Guest: Phil Goodwin, Head of Engage at the Royal Northern College of Music This past Sunday saw a vibrant...
by Julie | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria Brass, Julie Hoggarth
Between September 2023 and August 2024 Drum and Brass delivered a series of brass taster sessions with a grant of £3000 from the Frieda Scott Charitable Trust. Here is our report on this project to our partners, stakeholders and funders Project aims The project...
by Julie | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, Collaborative Projects, Cumbria Brass, Julie Hoggarth
Brass at the Castle was an event in which Drum and Brass actively sought to collaborate and bring together brass bands across Cumbria. It took two years to plan and almost failed due to the difficulties in finding a date and location that would work for all bands. On...
