*
banner

Foundation support boost for 2023

The generosity of supporters will enable the BBE Brass Foundations team to help more youngsters in 2023

Brass Foundations
  The support will enable the BBE team to carry on their work

Thanks to the generosity of brass band supporters across the country, youngsters will once again benefit from the great work of the Brass Bands England 'Brass Foundation' team in 2023.

Support came through the 'Big Give's Christmas Challenge' which saw the ream exceed its fund-raising target of £800 — topping out at £865, thanks to donations from individuals to whom the team extended their sincere thanks.

Cover costs

100% of the money raised will go towards covering tuition costs for children and young people to experience brass playing for the first time, from providing the instrument to giving support in joining a local band or ensemble.

Brass Foundations is Brass Bands England's flagship education programme, which takes children from their first taster session right through to performance at the National Youth Brass Band Championships.

It is delivered by five Youth Brass Development Specialists each operating in a specific geographical area, supporting musical youth organisations and facilitating local bands to invigorate their own youth programmes.

Support

Anyone who wishes to provide further support can make a one-off or monthly donation, or find out more about how to leave a legacy to the programme.

https://www.bbe.org.uk/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=14#Donate%20Now

For information on how to get involved in the programme please visit the Brass Foundations page or contact BBE's Education and Development Manager Sarah Baumann on sarah@bbe.org.uk

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Flowers

Flowers stars to inspire next generation

September 16 • The Oxfordshire & District Brass Bands Association will host a special youth workshop with members of Flowers Band — so get along.


Royston

Balsom return to Royston gains BBC coverage

September 16 • Award winning trumpeter recently returned to her brass banding roots as she prepared for her final concert appearance at the Last Night of the Proms.


Red Admiral

Live stream for Red Admiral watching

September 16 • If you can't make it to the Red Admiral Entertainment contest later this month you can sit back an enjoy it at home instead.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation

September 16 • The second season of BBE's popular podcast series returns exploring the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 2 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Crewe Brass

September 16 • We are looking for CORNET players (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

September 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a Eb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

September 16 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd