by Julie | Feb 21, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Network
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, Projects
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 1, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Projects
Partnerships provide music opportunities for young people in Tebay All the research tells us that playing a musical instrument is extremely beneficial for young people’s development and mental health. But it is very hard to access thanks to cuts in...
by drum.user | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Projects
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 | Sep 9, 2024 | Cumbria, Directory, Teacher
<< Back to directory Katherine Wignall Brass player and teacher Teaching Brass (all types) teacher for all age groups. 20 years+ experience teaching brass in primary and secondary schools. Assistant music lead at Drum and Brass and...
by Julie | Sep 9, 2024 | Cumbria, Directory, Teacher
<< Back to directory Katie Hodges Brass player and teacher Teaching Qualifications: BMus (Royal Holloway), MMus (GSMD) and over 20 years of teaching experience Teaching format: Face-to-face and online Teaching venue with parking...