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 | 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 Julie | Jan 20, 2025 | Cumbria, Training bands
All sessions led by Kaytie Harding Wednesdays at Keswick School: Kickstarters (beginners youth band) 5:00 to 5:50 KickBrass (intermediate youth band) 5:50 to 7:00 Monday at St Herberts Centre – coming soon! KS1 BuzzKick Adult beginners Contact Keswick...
by Julie | Jan 20, 2025 | Cumbria, Training bands
All sessions led by Nigel Orchard Tuesdays during termtime at St Lukes Church, Carlisle CA2 6PA: B group 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. A group 6:30 to 7:15 Email Nigel at nigel@orchard.org.uk...
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...
