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🎶 Melody Makers – Tebay (Autism-Friendly Brass Gro 🎶 Melody Makers – Tebay (Autism-Friendly Brass Group) 🎺 Melody Makers in Tebay is a relaxed, welcoming brass group for children aged 6+, designed to be autism- and ADHD-friendly. Sessions run on Tuesdays in term time (5–6pm) and offer a flexible learning approach with SEN-trained staff, ear defenders, music overlays, and access to a quiet room. All equipment is provided, including lightweight plastic instruments, music and stands, with easy parking nearby. Melody Makers gives young people the chance to learn the basics of music, build confidence, and make connections in a supportive environment, with achievement rewards and performance opportunities along the way. Parents and carers are very welcome to stay — and are even invited to learn alongside their child.
We’re proud to share this feature on Drum and Bra We’re proud to share this feature on Drum and Brass's Julie Hoggarth as part of Brass Bands England’s Future Leaders’ Programme. Julie’s journey shows the power of inclusive, community-focused music making — from setting up and leading local bands to developing confident, accessible teaching approaches that don’t rely on traditional barriers like private lessons. Through mentoring, peer support and reflection, the programme has helped Julie grow as a leader and sparked new initiatives supporting young people and emerging band leaders across Cumbria. A really inspiring read about the future of brass banding and community music. 🎺 Read more of Julie's story here: https://www.bbe.org.uk/news18122025-0910/future-leaders-programme-impact-case-studies
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🎺 Local Heroes: Building Confidence to Lead One o 🎺 Local Heroes: Building Confidence to Lead One of our Local Heroes trainee facilitators shared how their confidence has grown from simply being involved to actively shaping community music activity. Through training, mentoring, and co-delivery, they now feel confident planning sessions, booking accessible venues, and contributing ideas around inclusive practice and future programme development. They reflected on how the project helped them better understand accessibility barriers in music spaces — and how this awareness is now influencing their decision-making. They also spoke positively about using simple technology and AI tools to capture ideas, organise information, and reduce feelings of overwhelm. By the project midpoint, this facilitator is confidently proposing next steps, taking responsibility, and preparing to lead more activity in the second half of the programme — a clear example of Local Heroes developing practical leadership, not just skills.
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