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Brass at the Castle is leaving a positive impact
Brass at the Castle is set to return for a second year, and as we approach this year’s festival, we are taking a look back and celebrating the progress that has been made in the world of brass in Cumbria since last year’s festival. We can tell you there is a lot to be...
Brass at the Castle 2025: Celebrating Grass Roots Musical Excellence
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...
Brass Is Good For You- Why picking up an instrument could be life changing
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...
Spring Term Highlights
Spring Term Highlights – Community Music in Action! As the days grow longer and the sounds of spring fill the air, we’re reflecting on a fantastic term with our community music groups—Melody Makers, Appleby Beginners, T-Brass, and No Bars. Over the past three months,...
Player development
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...
Cumbria Brass Network Discussion – Player Support
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...
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN ACTION
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...
Cumbria Brass Network Discussion -Forging Progression Pathways for Young Musicians in Cumbria
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 guest...
Musical Partnerships in Tebay
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 education and...
Drum and Brass at the 2025 Brass Bands England Conference
“the journey is the joy and the rewards are life-long” 2025 Brass Bands England conference On Saturday October 19th D+B directors Julie and Davina visited the very favourably situated City of London School (it’s for boys so no need...