Brass Band England says it has more to offer young ... "I never knew some of my favourite tunes could be played on a brass instrument. "I did an English Symphony Orchestra youth weekend and we ...

By Stephen Beech via SWNS Britain’s brass bands weren't all originally from the north - with many formed "down south" by soldiers returning from the Napoleonic Wars, reveals new research. The ...

In 1834, Lincoln's brass band was being trained by William Shaw, 'formerly trumpeter and bugleman' in the 33rd Regiment of Foot. ... and were not confined to northern English industrial towns. ...

Music is too often among the first subjects to be cut as schools make ever tougher budget decisions - but one Yorkshire school is determined to keep its award-winning brass band. High above ...

Guitarist Lewis Whiting discusses the band's much-anticipated headline performance at the Billboard U.K. Live experience (May 16).

The band which Van Gogh helped establish in 1885 still survives, now renamed (and with its title in English) Brass Band Nuenen. Van Kuijk has been their bass trombonist for 44 years.

Brass Band England says it has more to offer young players than many realise. Skip to content. ... "I did an English Symphony Orchestra youth weekend and we played Mambo No. 5.