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CUMBRIA BRASS NETWORK PROGRAMME 2025-2026

CUMBRIA BRASS NETWORK PROGRAMME 2025-2026

Schools,Community Organisations, Bands and Families Saturday 16th August 2025Focus: Strengthening partnerships between schools, training bands, and familiesWorkshop Topics: Engaging families: what works? How to build and sustain school partnerships Using...

LOCAL HEROES COMMUNITY TRAINING PROGRAMME

LOCAL HEROES COMMUNITY TRAINING PROGRAMME

Date Session Time Content Venue  Sunday June 29th  WELCOME MEETING 8.30 - 9:30 am Getting to know one another, plan Introduction to programme and people  Truckstop 4th and 11th July 2025 TRAINING 9.30am - 1pm Mental Health First Aid Online 16 July 6pm TRAINING 3 hours...

Notes from the Cumbria Brass Network meeting held May 25th 2025

Notes from the Cumbria Brass Network meeting held May 25th 2025

Overview 1. Reflective review of the "Brass at the Castle" event, discussions on potential future events and workshops, and strategic planning for band member recruitment. Key topics included masterclass development, publicity strategies, regional engagement, funding...

Brass at the Castle is leaving a positive impact 

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 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...

Spring Term Highlights

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,...

Cumbria Brass Network Discussion – Player Support

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

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...

Musical Partnerships in Tebay

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...