DRUM AND BRASS PROJECTS
Working with communities and partners to make music happen“Its been a pleasure working with you over the years and supporting the great work Drum and Brass do!”
Nell and Louise at the Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation
D+B projects
Carlisle Training Band
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
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
Brass Bands across Cumbria are meeting music education provision needs by partnering with schools and grassroots teaching opportunities
Musical Partnerships in Tebay
Partnership project in Tebay gives young people a chance to be in the band
Drum and Brass at the 2025 Brass Bands England Conference
A rare treat for D+B directors as they hit the town to attend the BBE annual conference
A Joyful Reunion: Cumbria Youth Brass Band Kicks Off Its Second Year
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...
collaborative projects
Carlisle Training Band
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
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
Brass Bands across Cumbria are meeting music education provision needs by partnering with schools and grassroots teaching opportunities
Musical Partnerships in Tebay
Partnership project in Tebay gives young people a chance to be in the band
Drum and Brass at the 2025 Brass Bands England Conference
A rare treat for D+B directors as they hit the town to attend the BBE annual conference
A Joyful Reunion: Cumbria Youth Brass Band Kicks Off Its Second Year
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...
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Musical Partnerships in Tebay
Partnership project in Tebay gives young people a chance to be in the band
Drum and Brass at the 2025 Brass Bands England Conference
A rare treat for D+B directors as they hit the town to attend the BBE annual conference
A Joyful Reunion: Cumbria Youth Brass Band Kicks Off Its Second Year
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...
Notes from Cumbria Brass Network Meetings
August 2024 November 2024 February 2025Cumbria Brass Network Blog
Band Identity – Cumbria Brass Band Network discussion
Band Identity and Development: Insights from the Cumbria Brass Band Network meeting of August 17th 2024
Frieda Scott Charitable Trust Brass Engagement Project
Between September 2023 to August 2024 Drum and Brass delivered a series of brass taster sessions with a grant of £3000 from the Frieda Scott Charitable Trust.
Here is our report on this project to our partners, stakeholders and funders
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Carlisle Training Band
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
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
Brass Bands across Cumbria are meeting music education provision needs by partnering with schools and grassroots teaching opportunities
Musical Partnerships in Tebay
Partnership project in Tebay gives young people a chance to be in the band
Drum and Brass at the 2025 Brass Bands England Conference
A rare treat for D+B directors as they hit the town to attend the BBE annual conference
A Joyful Reunion: Cumbria Youth Brass Band Kicks Off Its Second Year
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...