One of banding world's most respected soprano players is offering instrumental lessons in exchange for a donation to Prostate Cancer UK.

Martin Britt, who has played for many of the world's finest bands across the globe is hoping to raise £2,000 for the charity, and is already halfway there after just two months.

More to do

He told 4BR: "Every family is touched by cancer at some point in their lives. I've enjoyed a long association with the cancer charity Bloodwise for 20 or so years and have seen the incredible improvements in prognosis. However, as the charity itself says, there is still so much that can be done."

With that in mind he came up with the idea of raising money by using his expertise as an elite level performer in the most effective manner.

Having met lots of players from age 13 to 70 with a wide range of experience from learners to graduates and military professionals, I'm keen to open the offer up to all soprano players and to other high brass playersMartin Britt

Specialist advice

Martin added: "Having met lots of players over the past couple of months, from age 13 to 70 with a wide range of experience from learners to graduates and military professionals, I'm keen to open the offer up to all soprano players and to other high brass players.

Reading soprano cornet groups on Facebook (they do exist) over recent months, it's become clear that there is a need for specialist advice, whether that be about airflow, chops, articulation, musicality, performance anxiety and the instruments best suited for the job."

Martin told 4BR that all players have to do is get in touch with him to arrange a time and place, and after the lesson they can make a donation direct to Prostate Cancer UK, which enables the charity to claim Gift Aid, boosting the donation by 22%.

Martin said: "I have a recommended donation rate but I want to try and raise as much money for the charity so that it can have a positive impact on the ongoing work to eliminate the disease."

Contact:

Martin can be contacted on Facebook or Facebook Messenger or at martinbritt.sop@gmail.com